Come along for an early morning stroll around the Piestewa Nature Trail at the foot of Piestewa Peak. This shrub-steppe habitat boasts the iconic Saguaro Cactus – home to many cavity nesters through the work of Gila Woodpeckers and Gilded Flickers. Also ocotillo, a winterfavorite of Costa’s Hummingbirds, mesquites frequented by Phainopepla - “The Goth Cardinal”, and cholla fields full of Cactus Wrens and Black-throated Sparrows.
After-hike option for mindful birding and conversation in a ramada. Bring layers, water, snacks, sun protection, sturdy shoes, hiking poles.
Meet at the 304 trailhead parking lot.
Accessibility: Public restrooms, seating near trailhead.
Time: meet at the trailhead at 7:00 a.m
Limit: 10
Difficulty: 2 (rocky trails, elevation change)
Leader Robert Carter