Scottsdale Desert Guided Hike
Discover Scottsdale's stunning desert landscapes on a guided hike through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, led by expert guides with all essentials provided.
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Important Information
- • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- • Meeting times: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
- • Free parking available
- • Uber and Lyft drop-off and pick-up service available
Embark on a Scottsdale Desert Guided Hike through the breathtaking McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore the vast Sonoran Desert, renowned for its diverse landscapes and native flora and fauna. Guided by a certified professional, you'll traverse scenic routes, ascend switchbacks for panoramic views, and reach a mountain saddle for a perfect vantage point of the surrounding ranges. With lightweight backpacks, purified water, and trail snacks provided, this hike promises both comfort and excitement. Conclude your journey with refreshments and a newfound appreciation for Scottsdale's natural beauty. Book now to experience the allure of the Sonoran Desert.
Pros
- Explore the upper Sonoran Desert
- Experience the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
- Discover canyons and mountain ridges
- Ascend switchbacks for stunning views
Includes
- Expert professional guide with First Aid certification
- Lightweight backpacks to use
- Bottles of purified water
- Healthy light trail snacks
- Admission fees to parks or preserves
- Refreshments after the hike
Excludes
- Gratuities for your guide
- Applicable sales tax
Tour Highlights
- • Explore the upper Sonoran Desert
- • Experience the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
- • Discover canyons and mountain ridges
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