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Review:
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is a lovely natural area located half an hour north of the city of Phoenix, overseen by the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation department. The beautiful park encompasses a number of diverse Lower Sonoran desert habitats, including riparian creek habitats along the banks of picturesque Cave Creek. Visitors can explore the park's charming 10-mile hiking trail network, which offer excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding throughout the year. Trails include the Fairy Duster Loop, which explores the mesquite-lined foothills near Cottonwood Wash and showcases jojoba, buckwheat, cholla cactus, and brittlebush plants. Mariposa Hill Trail is named for its lovely lilies, traversing the route of former Old Cottonwood Canyon Road to a lookout point offering unparalleled views of Cave Creek and Tonto National Forest.
44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, Phone: 602-506-2930
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