DAC Hikes

Meet at the Brown's Ranch Trailhead and hike to the mountain top for the most beautiful 360 degree views! Cathedral Rock in McDowell Sonoran Preserve, part of Browns Ranch, is a collection of tilted monoliths and jumbled grottoes. Although the collection of tilted monoliths an jumbled grottoes doesn't look like much from a distance, up close, the site reveals chapel-like windows, crags and a set of metates (grinding holes) used [...]

Join Special Guest, Bill Craig, as he shares "How we build great trails." Difficulty-  moderate to difficult Length- 5-6 miles Elevation gain: 480 ft. Desert Awareness Hikes are the 3rd Monday of every month. Be sure to bring MASK, hat, sunscreen, hiking poles, sturdy hiking boots, plenty of water, snacks, smile and be ready to have fun! REGISTER HERE  

Geological rock formations and wild flowers with beautiful views of Mazatzal, Four Peaks, Weaver's Needle and the Verde River Basin Difficulty-  easy - moderate Length- 4.1 miles Elevation gain: 511 ft. Desert Awareness Hikes are the 3rd Monday of every month. Be sure to bring MASK, hat, sunscreen, hiking poles, sturdy hiking boots, plenty of water, snacks, smile and be ready to have fun! REGISTER HERE  

Waterfalls, Canyons and Cottonwoods! Enjoy this watershed hike past mines to a beautiful riparian habitat. Difficulty-  moderate Length- 3.3 miles Elevation gain: 441 ft. Desert Awareness Hikes are the 3rd Monday of every month. Be sure to bring MASK, hat, sunscreen, hiking poles, sturdy hiking boots, plenty of water, snacks, smile and be ready to have fun! REGISTER HERE