Event Description:

Where

In March our adventure will be our last "close to home" hike of the season at Deem Hills.  The park is located only about 20 minutes north from Calvary's central campus and will provide some great views of the northwest valley.  And the Gecko trail will be "stroller friendly," so bring the entire family!

When

Groups will start hiking at 8:00 AM and everyone should be done by noon.  We will begin our hikes from the parking lot.  Please plan on being at the registration tables by 7:30 AM so you can be assigned to your group and we can start hiking as soon as possible. 

Location/Directions

Take I-17 north to Happy Valley Road and turn left (west), drive about 3 miles to 51st Avenue and turn right (North).  51st Ave curves and becomes N Stetson Valley Pkwy, go 1/2 mile and turn right (north) on Deem Hills Parkway, the park will be on the right.  Look for the Fellowship Adventures signs for meeting location.

Click here to get detailed directions from Calvary Community Church. 

Carpooling

Parking is very limited in the immediate event staging area, so we encourage you to consider carpooling from the central campus.  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 7:10 AM.

Cost

Park entrance fee: None

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.  This will be a "stroller friendly" 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