Hike Detail SheetSpecial Hike

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (SP)

By December 6, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 3.0 Area: Gilbert
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: 50 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.36138,-111.733146
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing No
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Easy Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a loop hike at the Water Ranch. Our guide will be Kathe Anderson, a knowledgeable local birder, who has been leading guided tours for the Audubon Society for over 15 years. There is no entrance fee, however, there will be a $5.00 contribution to the Audubon Society, which the hike leader will collect that morning. Bring a hat, water, snack, camera and binoculars (if you have them). This hike is limited to 12 hikers.

Directions:

If you think you might be driving, please print and bring these directions with you.

Turn right on Hunt Hwy.

7 miles turn right on Gantzel Rd

11 miles turn left onto SR-24 W

5.3 miles merge onto SR-202 Loop West

4.5 miles take exit 38 onto Higley Rd.

0.3 miles turn right onto S. Higley Rd.

2.5 miles turn left onto E Guadalupe Rd.

0.8 miles turn left into the parking lot.