The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation department offers a wide array of different guided events in which visitors and locals alike can participate in throughout the week, year-round. Guided events range from fitness activities to animal encounters, and much more. Morning on the Mountain is one such event, during which participants can join a guided hike through the Estrella Mountains at the Estrella Regional Park. The Animal Flashlight Walk gives guests a chance to try and see some of the nocturnal desert animals along a one-hour walk down the Merkle Trail, while Lunch with the “Locals” features animal feedings.
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