Tours and Events

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Interpretive Tours

Discover the Sonoran Desert!  Guided Interpretive Tours are offered every Tuesday to Sunday from November through April.  Participants learn interesting facts about the park flora and fauna, Hohokam history, and park geology as they hike 5/8ths of a mile to the Grandview Lookout area, where the tour ends.  Tours begin at 10a.m. and last approximately two hours.  Be prepared to hike portions of steep, rocky trail at a leisurely pace with many stops along the way.  Wear comfortable outdoor clothing, hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and carry plenty of water.

Tours are not offered during inclement weather, holidays or holiday weekends.

Days Offered: Tuesday through Sunday from November to April
Time: 10 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours
Distance Covered: 1 miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Registration Required: No (tour is limited to 20 participants)

  

Astronomy Evenings

Enjoy a beautiful desert evening under the stars and learn about some of the objects visible in the night sky.  A short talk explaining interesting facts about the solar system and the galaxy around the planet earth is followed by observing the moon, several planets, multiple star systems, globular clusters and nebulae through a celestron telescope.  Beginners are welcome and the explanation will be kept at a novice level.  No hiking is required for this very special event. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and a small penlight flashlight for this outdoor event.  Astronomy Evenings are offered at PPP during the months of November to March.

Astronomy Evenings are cancelled if rainy or overcast conditions exist.  Call the afternoon of the event to reconfirm.

Day Offered: Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Pinnacle Peak Park trailhead.
Time: 7:15pm
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Registration Required: Yes. Starting March 27, 2010. Must be 8 yrs or older. 
Contact: Pinnacle Peak Park (480) 312-0990


Wildflower Walks

See Pinnacle Peak in all its glory when the wildflowers begin to bloom!  Join a guided walk during peak wildflower season as each week brings additional flower species to the desert “stage”.  The various annuals and perennials will be identified and discussed during the first portion of the hike.  Afterwards, hike to the mile marker to take photos during the second portion of the hike.  Wear comfortable outdoor clothing, hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and carry plenty of water.   Participants should plan on arriving 15 minutes early.

Tours are not offered during inclement weather, holidays or holiday weekends.

Days Offered: Thursdays and Fridays from Mid February to mid April, depending on the floral displays available
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Distance: 2 Miles
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Registration Required: No (session is limited to 20 persons)

 

Specialty Events/Exhibits

Throughout the year, Pinnacle Peak Park will host special events such as reptile and raptor exhibits, guest speakers and lectures.  Please call the park to see if one is scheduled in the near future.


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