Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
A Maricopa County conservation area north of Cave Creek known for desert and creek-side trails.
- Address
- 44000 N. Spur Cross Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
- Managed by
- Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
- Hours
- May 1 to Oct 31: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov 1 to Apr 30: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Entry fee
- Per-person fee for non-residents; Cave Creek residents can buy a low-cost annual pass at Town Hall
- Confirm details
- maricopacountyparks.net and cavecreekaz.gov
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area sits north of the Town of Cave Creek and protects a stretch of Sonoran Desert and creek-side habitat. It is a trail-focused park for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, and it connects to the regional Maricopa Trail.
Facilities are simple: a small parking area and portable restrooms near the entrance, and no nature center on site. Non-residents pay a per-person entry fee. Cave Creek residents can buy a low-cost annual pass at Town Hall that waives the entry fee. Fees and hours change, so confirm the current details before you visit.
What you will find
- Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback trails
- Sonoran Desert and creek-side scenery
- Connection to the Maricopa Trail
- Small parking area and portable restrooms
Confirm current hours, fees, and conditions at maricopacountyparks.net before you go.
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