Sonoran Desert Hike with Wild Foods and Survival Skills

Eat wild foods, make fire from friction, weave rope and enjoy spectacular scenery during our incredible Sonoran desert hike!

A cactus cooking pot?! Desert survival is easy once you know the skills! I'll show you tons of amazing survival tricks!

Ready to add to the salad mix! Brodia, wild mustard, wild rhubarb stalk, fillaree, and cattail hearts... YUM!

Mesquite pod grinding holes. Native tribes would pound the toasted pods into a very sweet and delicious flour. You'll learn traditional skills that have been shared for thousands of years!

The desert erupts with flowers during the Spring and early Summer

Enjoying a spectacular Sonoran desert sunset!

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Have a whole bunch of fun, and come home with awesome memories on this evening venture into the Sonoran Desert!

Enjoy sampling delicious wild edibles, learn about our unique desert animals, and even learn some traditional survival skills- like making fire using a traditional fire by friction set!

Want to customize your adventure? No problem! Contact me and we'll create your ideal adventure!

What's included

Activity Guide

What to expect

Sample delicious wild foods, and learn traditional desert survival skills during this exciting hike into the Sonoran Desert!

I'll share traditional native survival skills with you, such as how to find water, make a fire by friction, as well as showing you wild foods and useful items made from the plants around us.

This a fantastic introduction into the splendor of the Sonoran Desert! You'll come home with great memories of this special wilderness.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at 4:00 pm. at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area (5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, located at the intersection of Sunrise Drive and Sabino Canyon roads. At the Visitors Center are public restrooms. I'll meet you by the restrooms.

End point

We will meet at 4:00 pm. at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area (5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, located at the intersection of Sunrise Drive and Sabino Canyon roads. At the Visitors Center are public restrooms. I'll meet you by the restrooms.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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