Visited Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area on a beautiful February Saturday afternoon. This area truly showcases the spectacularness of the Sonoran Desert! Several well marked trails to choose from - depending on how long you intend to hike. We chose to do the Spur Cross trail and turn around after about 1.5 miles since we were with two kids (ages 6 and 9). It wasn't too difficult since we didn't hike all that far.
At the beginning of the trail, there is a box to pay ($3 for adults, free for kids 15 and under) as well as nice 11x14 maps of the area. Signage is great, and everything well marked. There are porta potties available and some shaded picnic benches. We saw some two wild burros (so neat!!), mom & baby, right in the parking lot.
We enjoyed checking out Cave Creek that was flowing. There was a nice little "bridge" to cross the creek, so no boulder hopping required unless you were so inclined.
Huge abundance of cacti and interesting desert landscape - volcanic rocks, limestone outcroppings, washes, etc. Great photo opportunities in this spectacular place. Can't wait to go back and hike the rest of the trails!