Go John/Quartz/Slate Serene, peaceful Loop -3.75M, 425’CG, 2Hrs.

About this event

**This *spectacular place rocks…… A rugged Sonoran Desert pristine landscape, quiet peaceful atmosphere, gentle rolling hills, sweeping expensive vistas of the desert mountains and across the valley, classic Sonoran desert flora including some dense stands of large ancient Saguaros (the ultra-rare 🌵'Michelin Man') , 🦌wildlife, 12' hi striking outcropping of solid white quartz, barrel and Cholla cacti throughout, rich history tied to ancient Hohokam settlements, cooler autumn weather moves into the upper Sonoran Desert, bringing crisp, clean air for ideal outdoor conditions...***

🚗Take 101 North to Cave Creek Rd exit. Go north for about 10 miles, and turn👈 left (west) onto Carefree Hwy (Sprout's on your left). In 2.8 miles. turn 👉right (north) onto 32nd St (Cave Creek Rec. Area brown sign), drive about a mile to the gate and hand out your 7 bucks there and continue another mile+ to turn 👈left onto N Tonalite Dr ('Hiking Trails' sign). In the very next jct, turn a quick 👉 right onto E Tonalite Dr to Slate’s parking lot.

We’ll meet at Slate trailhead (restrooms🚻 & water) @ 640a and start strolling at 645 sharp.

*Level - easy * Liquids - 1.5L (recommended) *Weather FC -

From Phoenix Slow Hiking Group