Event Description:

Where

Join us at Usery Regional Mountain Park just off the 202 in east Mesa.  With nearly 4,000 acres set at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, this park is one of the prettiest parks around. If you love gazing at the mighty saguaro cacti, you have to come to on this hike.  Usery Regional Mountain Park offers spectacular views in all directions.  You will experience the mighty Superstition Mountains to the east and the beautiful San Tans to the south. The park is located about an 1 hour from Calvary.  It is worth the drive.  Check out the park at Usery Regional Mountain Park. 

When

Groups will start hiking at 9:00 AM and everyone should be done by 1:00 PM.  We will begin our hikes from the Trailhead Staging Area off Usery Park Road (see park map).  Please plan on being at the registration tables by 8:30 AM so you can be assigned to your group and we can start hiking as soon as possible. 

Location/Directions

Take I-17 south to the I-10.  Take the I-10 east to the AZ 202 Loop E. via exit 147A.  Stay on AZ 202 to Power Road – Exit 23A.  Turn right onto N. Power Rd.  Stay on Power to McDowell.  Turn left onto McDowell Rd.  Stay on McDowell to Usery Pass Rd.  Turn left on to Usery Pass Rd. 

The Usery Regional Park entrance (3939 N. Usery Pass Rd) is on the right.  Enter the park and follow the signs for Fellowship Adventures.

Click here to get detailed directions from Calvary Community Church. 

Carpooling

There is plenty of parking in the immediate event staging area, but we encourage carpooling.  You can sign up for carpooling during the registration process.  For details on how carpooling works, see the Carpooling section of the "Things to Know" page.

Carpools will meet at Calvary central campus (west side by the mail boxes) – last carpool leaves at 7:30 AM.

Cost

Park entrance fee: $6 per car

Hiking

This hike will include 4 levels of hiking.  You will sign up for a level when registering.  The levels are listed below, or see levels of difficulty for more details.

Roadrunners – For the serious, go-fast hiker who desires the challenge of speed and distance (7 to 10 miles) and prefers to race past the sagebrush rather than smell it!

Coyotes – For the recreational hiker who desires energetic physical activity (4 to 7 miles) and the opportunity to stop and smell the sagebrush.

Prairie Dogs – For the casual hiker and families who want to get some exercise (about 3 miles) but will stop to enjoy the view and rest as they hike.

Geckos – For the person or family new to hiking or just coming back from a long time away.  They will do about 2 miles of relatively flat trail.

Children

Children are more then welcome to join this event, but please read the Children section of the "Things to Know" page before you come. 

        Roadrunners - minimum age of 15*, if experienced

        Coyotes - minimum age of 10*, if experienced

        Prairie Dogs & Geckos - minimum age of 6*, unless you are going to carry them

* If you are bringing a child under the age of 18 for whom you are not the parent or legal guardian, a Medical Waiver/Consent Form must be completed, signed by a parent or legal guardian and presented at the check-in prior to the event.

Pets

Dogs are welcome on all except the Roadrunner hike.  Remember to consider the heat before bringing Fido and please read the Pets section of the "Things to Know" page.

Ministry:

Fellowship Adventures, Hike