Spur Cross Ranch Conversation Area is the newest addition to Maricopa County’s Regional Park System. Encompassing over 2,000 acres of rugged, upland Sonoran desert, this diverse park contains several archaeology sites, portions of verdant Cave Creek, and the remnants of early mining and ranching occupation.
The scenery is so stunning, and the location so central, that it’s amazing to find such landscape not overtaken by multi-million dol...[continued]
Trails | Hike - A magical hallway sculpted by Mother Nature. [more]
Trails | Hike - The climb is worth the 360 degree Yosemite view. [more]
Trails | Hike - The largest natural sandstone arch in the area. [more]
In the scenic rolling mountains between Santa Ysabel and Julian lies the 3800 acre Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve. More than 13 miles of trails wind thru a variety of habitats, from oak woodlands and open meadows to coastal sage scrub and creek side riparian areas.
Relatively undiscovered, especially considering its close proximity to San Diego, this multi-use group of trails ranges from short and moderate to long and difficult. Every ...[continued]
Trails | Run - Ten miles of paved paths along San Diego Bay. [more]
Trails | Hike - Hike in the world's largest cottonwood forest. [more]
Trails | Hike - Miles of trails starring the rugged seacoast. [more]
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