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Need recommendations for outdoor activities around Phoenix, AZ
Posted on 3/14/22 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 3/14/22 at 8:23 pm
I'll be traveling to North Scottsdale, AZ this Wednesday through Sunday for some continuing education courses. Classes will finish around 4:00pm except for Sunday where I have a 3:30pm return flight back to Atlanta.
I saw a Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset available and that looked interesting based ok the reviews. I welcome any suggestions. I also like to hit the casinos. I've never been to an Indian Reservation owner casino. Stay away or is there money to be won?
I saw a Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour at Sunset available and that looked interesting based ok the reviews. I welcome any suggestions. I also like to hit the casinos. I've never been to an Indian Reservation owner casino. Stay away or is there money to be won?
Posted on 3/14/22 at 8:31 pm to goodgrin
Not sure if rock climbing is your thing but Camelback Mountain is prime for it, all levels of experience. Or just hike it.
This post was edited on 3/14/22 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 3/14/22 at 9:19 pm to REG861
Go eat at Pizzeria Virtu
Pinnacle Peak is a great hike.
Pinnacle Peak is a great hike.
Posted on 3/15/22 at 8:22 am to goodgrin
Rent a 4wd and drive Apache Trail. Bring some food and a six pack and enjoy the view of Apache Lake.
Posted on 3/15/22 at 11:31 am to REG861
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Not sure if rock climbing is your thing but Camelback Mountain is prime for it, all levels of experience. Or just hike it.
lots of eye candy if you hike camelback mountain too. but super crowded and limited parking.
OP if you're in north scottsdale, tom's thumb is a good hike, as is the gateway loop from the mcdowell sonoran preserve. spur cross is a little further afield in cave creek and a solid trail system. the adero canyon trailhead in fountain hills also has some good hiking options.
another poster mentioned the apache trail, which would be awesome to drive in a jeep but you won't be able to go too far. a mudslide years ago destroyed the road at fish creek hill. you can get a couple miles past tortilla flat, but can't get to apache lake unless you come from roosevelt lake (the LONG way around).
another good drive would be to drop into bartlett lake (all paved) and head out to bartlett flats (beach). also, lots of folks go off roading past the turn off to bartlett lake out to seven springs campground.
haven't been to any of the casinos, but talking stick would be closest to north scottsdale. have fun, the weather is perfect right now.
Posted on 3/16/22 at 9:43 am to Shotgun Willie
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Pinnacle Peak is a great hike
Highly recommended, I live five minutes from there and I do it every Saturday morning. Be prepared for a crowd as the weather is gorgeous and the Spring Traing & Spring Break crowds are in town but you should see some great "scenery"! The Gateway Trail not far from Pinnacle Peak is good as well. Take a ride out to Bartlett Lake, it's a gorgeous ride. On your way back check out Cave Creek- lots of nice restaurants, bars and touristy stuff and if you are up for it check out the Buffalo Chip in Cave Creek on Friday night and their live bull-riding. It will be packed.
This post was edited on 3/16/22 at 9:45 am
Posted on 3/16/22 at 9:49 pm to goodgrin
Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek, bull riding on Friday night, live music, fun venue.
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Harold’s Corral is another great bar, live music and really good food.
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Good hikes at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. More primitive and less crowded than camelback and pinnacle peak.
Go for a hike then hit a bar in Cave Creek.
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Harold’s Corral is another great bar, live music and really good food.
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Good hikes at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. More primitive and less crowded than camelback and pinnacle peak.
Go for a hike then hit a bar in Cave Creek.
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