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All Afield Hikes With AWF!
Our monthly All Afield Hikes are your opportunity to meet AWF staff, learn about the important conservation work being done in Arizona, and learn some new naturalist skills — all while experiencing Arizona's great outdoors!
Future hike locations and dates are subject to change due to unforeseen closures, weather, staff illness, etc. Exact trails and hike locations are final once the hike sign-up page is linked to their respective hike below.
To get on our email list to find out about future hikes, email our Communications Manager at elise@azwildlife.org
JUL
19
2026
All Afield Hike with AWF at Madera CanyonExplore the gateway to Arizona's remarkable Sky Island region on the Proctor Road Nature Trail, an easy hike that winds through oak woodland, desert grassland, and lush riparian habitat beneath the Santa Rita Mountains. Along the way, enjoy outstanding opportunities to spot hummingbirds and other wildlife while discovering why Madera Canyon is considered one of the nation's premier destinations for birding and biodiversity. Register Today! | AUG
30
2026
All Afield Hike with AWF at Aspen CornerEscape the summer heat with a hike near Aspen Corner in the San Francisco Peaks. This high-elevation forest provides a chance to learn about mountain ecosystems, seasonal plant life, and the wildlife that depends on these cooler habitats. Registration Coming Soon | SEP
26
2026
National Public Lands Day All Afield Hike with AWF at Madera CanyonCelebrate National Public Lands Day with a hike through Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains. This Sky Island landscape supports incredible biodiversity and offers a perfect place to explore the public lands that connect wildlife and people to the outdoors. Registration Coming Soon |
OCT
18
2026
All Afield Hike with AWF at Pinnacle PeakExperience one of Scottsdale's most iconic desert hikes as the Pinnacle Peak Trail winds through a landscape of towering saguaros, massive granite boulders, and sweeping views of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, keep an eye out for native birds, reptiles, and other desert wildlife while learning about the unique plants and geology that make this ecosystem so remarkable. Registration Coming Soon | NOV
22
2026
All Afield Hike with AWF at Ramsey CanyonNestled in the Huachuca Mountains, Ramsey Canyon Preserve is one of North America's premier birding destinations, where a cool, spring-fed riparian forest supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including hummingbirds, elegant trogons, butterflies, and other species found few other places in the United States. The shady trail winds through Arizona's unique Sky Island ecosystem, offering a peaceful hike beneath towering sycamores, maples, and oaks while showcasing the incredible biodiversity that makes southeastern Arizona world-renowned among naturalists and photographers. Registration Coming Soon | DEC
16
2026
All Afield Hike with AWF at Gilbert Riparian PreserveThe Gilbert Riparian Preserve is one of the Valley’s most important urban wildlife habitats. This guided walk with park rangers from the preserve explores wetlands, birds, and the critical role riparian areas play in desert ecosystems. Registration Coming Soon |
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