Geology, Gold, and Streams Walk
Sunday, April 28
08:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Spur Cross Ranch
Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road, Cave Creek
(602)
506-2930 ext. 8
Learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on an easy two-mile walk with nationally known earth science author Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock, and a Hohokam rock art site along Cottonwood Wash. Bring plenty of water and your natural curiosity. Meet at the main Spur Cross trailhead area. No reservations required.
Friday Fitness Walk
Friday, April 26
08:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Spur Cross Ranch
Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road, Cave Creek
(602)
506-2930 ext. 8
Get your day started with a 2-3 mile brisk, non-interpretive walk through the conservation area. Participants need not be tri-athletes, just ordinary folks who would like to add diversity to their existing walking program. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. (moderate)
The Old Clay Mine Adventure!
Saturday, April 27
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cave Creek Regional
Park
37900 E. Cave Creek Parkway, Cave Creek
(602)
506-2930 ext. 8
Join us for adventure as we explore the old”Clay Mine”! Inside we’ll discuss the history of this site and learn how its contents were used to “cure what ailed ya”! Bring water, a flashlight, and your camera. No pets, please. Park at the Nature Center and follow the directions at the trailhead kiosk to the “Clay Mine”. This program is first-come, first-served by reservation, only. Tours begin every 30 minutes. Please allow for approximately 20-30 minutes of “hike” time from the parking lot to the mine. This hike is considered “easy” to “moderate”.
For reservations, contact Ranger Mark at: [email protected] Check the park’s website for updates and changes.
***Cancelled if Raining
*Please Note: GPS and other mapping services may provide incorrect directions. To get to the park from Carefree Highway turn North on 32nd Street and follow to park. 32nd St. becomes CAVE CREEK PARKWAY.
Field Observations: Animal Signs!
Friday, April 26
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cave Creek Regional
Park
37900 E. Cave Creek Parkway, Cave Creek
(602)
506-2930 ext. 8
We know the critters are out there, but we rarely see them. Join the Ranger as we hike along scenic desert trails in search of evidence of these shy creatures. Meet at the Nature Center. Bring plenty of water and no pets, please.
