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GET OUT AND HIKE
COMPILED BY CAITLIN COULTER info@valleyvibenews.com
SATURDAY, JAN. 1
Desert Wash Walk 9–11:30 a.m. SC
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/desert-washwalk-pre-registrationrequired/11111/
Explore the Cottonwood wash, a major tributary of the area. Pre-registration required.
SUNDAY, JAN. 2
Hohokam Ruins of Spur Cross 9–11:30 a.m. SC
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/hohokamruins-of-spur-cross-preregistration-required-1112111/
Hike up to see archaeological evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings. Preregistration required.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5 Lake Pleasant Christmas Bird Count 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m. LP
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/lake-pleasantchristmas-bird-countregistration-required
Join a team to cover as much land as possible to try to count some special birds. Organized by the National Audubon Society. Pre-registration required.
SATURDAY, JAN. 8 Rock Art of Spur Cross 9–11 a.m. SC
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/rock-art-ofspur-cross-pre-registrationrequired12111122/
Walk in the footsteps of the Hohokam people to a petroglyph site. Preregistration required.
SATURDAY, JAN. 15
Marvel at monstrous Saguaros like this one while hiking at Spur Cross Ranch in Cave Creek.
PHOTOS BY ANDREAS SCHMALZ
SC Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike 8 a.m.–2 p.m. www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/elephantmountain-fortress-hike-preregistration-required11/
A 7-mile round trip trek to a premier archaeological site. Pre-registration required.
SATURDAY, JAN. 15 CC Early Birds Walk 8–10 a.m.
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/early-birdswalk-1017111111111111
Join experienced bird guides from the Sonoran Audubon Society for a quiet walk on a scenic trail. Pre-registration required.
SUNDAY, JAN. 16
SC Full Moon Hike Through Spur Cross 6–8 p.m.
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/moonlight-hikethrough-spur-cross-preregistration-required-/1
Hike through the desert as it is illuminated by the moon. Pre-registration required.
SATURDAY, JAN. 22
Hunter petroglyph off Spur Cross Regional Trail
SC
SUNDAY, JAN. 30
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/the-flora-ofspur-cross-pre-registrationrequired
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/dragonflytrail-hike-pre-registrationrequired11221/
Take a morning walk through the Fairy Duster and Metate trails to view common desert species of plants. Preregistration required.
Stroll along the riparian habitat and view some prehistoric rock art along the way. Preregistration required.
SATURDAY, JAN. 22
PARK INFORMATION
The Flora of Spur Cross 9–11:30 a.m.
Hiking Through a Desert Forest 9–11:30 a.m. LP
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/hiking-througha-desert-forest-preregistration-required-2
Ranger Terry’s last hike before retirement takes hikers through a desert riparian zone.
SATURDAY, JAN. 29 SC Life Along the Creek 9–11:30 a.m.
www.maricopacountyparks. net/events/life-along-thecreek-pre-registrationrequired111
Hike along the Dragonfly trail to view the plants and animals that live alongside the creek. Pre-registration required.
SC Dragonfly Trail Hike 9–11:30 a.m.
CC Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane Cave Creek 602-506-2930 www.maricopacountyparks.net $7/Vehicle entry fee
SC Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road Cave Creek 602-506-2930 www.maricopacountyparks.net $3/Entry fee
LP Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown 928-684-2772 www.maricopacountyparks.net $7/Vehicle entry fee
JANUARY 2022
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