Ranger Shaun leads the Tired Turkey Wildlife Watch on Saturday, November 28, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Estrella Mountain Regional Park’s Nature Center patio, 14805 W. Vineyard Avenue. All ages and experience levels are welcome; registration and equipment are not required. Bring binoculars if you have them and leave pets at home. Standard park vehicle entry is $10.
This brief records the information reported on Nov 9, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Estrella Mountain Regional Park schedules a ranger-led Desert 101 hike on November 17, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. The 2.6-mile Baseline loop crosses moderate, rocky terrain at an easy pace. Meet in the parking lot with restrooms near Baseline Trailhead, in the park at 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Register by November 15 at 602-506-2930, extension 6; the group is limited to 20. The county waives the park entry fee for National Take a Hike Day. Bring sturdy footwear, sun protection, water and snacks, and check current park alerts before visiting.
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Ranger Olivia leads a roughly 2-mile plant walk on the Horseshoe Trail at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on November 20, 2026, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Meet at the Horseshoe/Gila Trailhead in the park at 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. No registration is required. The route is mostly flat with some rocky or sandy sections; bring water and closed-toe shoes. Standard vehicle entry is $10. Check county park alerts before visiting.
Source: Maricopa County ParksGoodyear City Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC BY-SA 4.0
Estrella Mountain Regional Park lists a November 15, 2026, fitness hike from 8 to 11:30 a.m., covering 6 rocky miles with 650 feet of climbing. The group meets at the parking lot at the end of South Estrella Lane; use the county event page’s location map. Register by November 14 at 602-506-2930, extension 6; the limit is 20 hikers. Bring 2 to 3 liters of water and hiking footwear. Standard vehicle entry is $10. Check park alerts before heading out.
