Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunrise Hike

Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on an invigorating 2.5-mile morning hike, enjoying fresh desert air, beautiful scenery, and a close-up look at the plants and wildlife waking up with the sun. Start your day with an inspiring morning hike led by Ranger Jacque along a scenic southern section of the Pass Mountain Trail to Cat Peaks, returning via Blevins Trail in a loop. This moderate 2.5-mile hike offers a chance to experience the desert’s sights and sounds as it comes alive. Along the way, you’ll learn about the diverse plant and animal life that calls this landscape home. Restrooms are available at the trailhead, where we’ll meet. Please bring water, sun protection, and sturdy hiking shoes. PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online or call the Nature Center before coming to the park. MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead staging area by restrooms Map of meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tyTzYmkGVdgUtbGb9 Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 4 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 08/27/25.