Unity Hiking Group: Sonoran Preserve Hike

Tuesday, March 4th – Sonoran Preserve Hike

Date/Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 8:00 a.m. (arrive 15 minutes early to check in)

Hike Leader: Adrian Reznik, please RSVP to arezzy123@gmail.com

Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/sidewinder-and-ocotillo-trail-loop

Area: Desert Hills Trailhead (Sonoran Preserve)

Trail Name: Sidewinder and Ocotillo

Distance: 5.2 miles

Elevation Change: 531’

Difficulty: Easy to mostly moderate.

Address/Directions : 705 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085. Southwest corner of 7 th Avenue and Carefree Hwy. Large parking lot. Park near the restrooms. No fee.

Hike Description: This loop trail is rocky with some hard-packed dirt. There are ups and downs, but the hills are not steep. A beautiful place for spring blooms!

Dogs: Not recommended