February 1 Sophie's Flat Trail Maintenance, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers age 14 and older in good physical condition are needed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to trim overgrowth, repair eroded sections of the trail and replace sign decals.
Meet at the Sophie’s Flat trailhead, 1.4 miles west on Blue Tank Road from Constellation Road NW of Wickenburg at 9 a.m. or at Chaparral Ice Cream parking lot at 8:30 a.m. for carpooling. Specific directions to the trailhead are at wickenburgtrails.org/trails Registration appreciated but not required.
February 8 Vulture Peak Hike, 8:00-11:30 a.m. Hike is fully booked. 4-mile round trip hike includes elevation change of ~1,000 feet from trailhead to saddle. Views are fantastic. Hike is suitable for ages 10 and up. Bring water, a snack and wear sturdy shoes and a hat. Meet at trailhead at 8 a.m. Free. Registration is required. Co-sponsored by Wickenburg Parks and Recreation.
March 14, 9 a.m. - noon, GPS and Desert Navigation Learn from Southern Yavapai County Search and Rescue experts how to navigate in desert terrain. Class includes practicing your new skills to find outdoor waypoints. Loaner GPS units are available. Class size is limited and registration is required. Free. Co-sponsored by Wickenburg Parks and Recreation. Class meets at the MCSO SAR building at the Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club, 1385 Constellation Rd., Wickenburg
March 28, Desert Survival, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Southern Yavapai County Search and Rescue experts will show you how to survive in the desert in an emergency. Learn what to pack and how to find shelter, build a fire and stay alive until help arrives. Class size is limited and registration is required. Free. Co-sponsored by Wickenburg Parks and Recreation. Class meets at the MCSO SAR building at the Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club, 1385 Constellation Rd., Wickenburg
April 4 Box Canyon/Dinosaur Wash Hike, 7:30-11 a.m. 4-mile round trip hike includes an easy walk down the scenic Hassayampa River to the "Box" and up Dinosaur Wash past an abandoned mine. Hike is suitable for ages 10 and up. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes and a hat. Meet behind Arby's at Hwy 93 Vulture Peak Rd. at 7:30 a.m. or the trailhead at 8 a.m. Free. Registration is required. Co-sponsored by Wickenburg Parks and Recreation.
