Tours and Events

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Interpretive Tours

Discover the Sonoran Desert!  Guided Interpretive Tours are offered every Tuesday to Sunday from November to 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 beginning again the first of November 2012.
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 May.

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

Astronomy is on summer vacation! These talks will resume in the month of September.

Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Registration Required: Yes. One week prior sign up will begin. Must be 8 years or older.   
Contact: Pinnacle Peak Park (480) 312-0990

 

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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