The Prickly Pedal, organized by Aravaipa Rides, is more than just a mountain bike race; it’s a testament to the spirit of adventure, community, and environmental stewardship that defines the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation. As you gear up for…
Your Maricopa County Hiking Mini Guide
If you’re looking for the best hiking trails in the Phoenix Metro area, look no further than the Maricopa Trail. With multiple scenic options to choose from throughout the valley, the Maricopa Trail is perfect for whatever outdoor activity you…
Discovering the Anthem to Cave Creek – Spur Cross Trailhead
Are you ready to embark on a breathtaking adventure through one of Maricopa County’s hidden gems? The Anthem to Cave Creek-Spur Cross Trail offers a captivating blend of scenic beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and a sense of tranquility that…
Hike the Maricopa Trail Spear S Ranch in New River
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Start the year with a goal of hiking the entire 315-mile Maricopa Trail. Begin with an easy trek on the Anthem-Cave Creek-Spur Cross segment. Getting There: Andy Kunasek at Spear S Ranch Trailhead: 41799 N. New River Rd.,…
Rebuilding the Maricopa Trail after the 2020 Sears Fire
The mythical Phoenix bird is capable of emerging from the ashes, unscathed and reborn anew, but a trail doesn’t undergo that kind of transformation naturally after a fire ravages the landscape and destroys salutary vegetation. A trail requires a team…
Importance of Volunteerism
Trails just don’t happen and they certainly do not maintain themselves. Volunteerism is a critical component in the planning, construction and ongoing care of our public trails. Whether you can provide heavy lifting, organizing, promotion or helping with logistics, there’s…
Maricopa Trail: White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Most succinctly stated, the Maricopa Trail is a microcosm of the Valley of the Sun. Over its 317-mile course, the non-motorized recreational trail connects 10 county parks, wanders through open desert and farmland, tethers to suburbs and urban centers and…
Trail User Voices
Canine Hiking Club of AZ’s 18th anniversary hike in 2017. Hooking up with the Cottonwood Trail section in the Tonto NF just above Cave Creek. Jamie Scott DeBenedetto, Phoenix
Maricopa Trail: Usery Mountains-Wild Horse Segment
The Salt River Recreation Area north of Mesa is a well-known destination for kayaking, tubing, fishing and picnicking. Although there are also some hiking trails near the water, riverside commotion, noisy crowds, entry fees and mounds of trash left behind…
Trail User Voices
Jim Dolance of Peoria and his four-legged hiking companion Lucy escaped the crowds on the Maricopa Trail in and around Cave Creek Regional Park during the coronavirus pandemic. “Lucy and me on the back side of Go John trail where…