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Private Guided Hiking Tour: Jewel of Creek
5.0
66 Ratings
Cave Creek
Experience an amazing private guided hike through the picturesque Sonoran Desert, featuring majestic cacti, enormous cottonwood trees, deserted gold mines, an underground aquifer, and stunning mountains along Cave Creek, which boasts water all year round. The guide is a seasoned hiker who will lead an unforgettable, enjoyable, and scenic adventure.
Experience an amazing private guided hike through the picturesque Sonoran Desert, featuring majestic cacti, enormous cottonwood trees, deserted gold mines, an underground aquifer, and stunning mountains along Cave Creek, which boasts water all year round. The guide is a seasoned hiker who will lead an unforgettable, enjoyable, and scenic adventure.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jewel of the Creek Preserve - The Jewel of the Creek hiking trail is a desert oasis filled with towering cacti, abandoned gold mines, Indian petroglyphs, gorgeous mountains and cottonwood trees along Cave Creek, at the northern edge of the Town of Cave Creek which borders Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. This property holds one of the last…
- Jewel of the Creek Preserve - The Jewel of the Creek hiking trail is a desert oasis filled with towering cacti, abandoned gold mines, Indian petroglyphs, gorgeous mountains and cottonwood trees along Cave Creek, at the northern edge of the Town of Cave Creek which borders Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. This property holds one of the last remaining spring fed streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence of water supports a myriad of plant and animal species. Our guide is an experienced hiker and will take you on an unforgettable, super fun hike through this beautiful oasis in the desert.
What's Included
- Use of Back Pack
- Sunscreen
- Guided Tour
- Water & Water Bottle
- Snacks
- Use of Back Pack
- Sunscreen
- Guided Tour
- Water & Water Bottle
- Snacks
Location
Oregano's
North Cave Creek Road
Meet at Oregano's Pizza parking lot in Cave Creek. A red four door lifted jeep & your tour guide will be waiting. You will then follow us in your car to the trailhead parking lot 5-10 min away. Note cell service is spotty at the trailhead. DO NOT rely on contacting a ride service for a pickup.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(66 Ratings)
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Amydk6506ha
Oct 13, 2024
Highly recommend this guided hike :) - We had a great time on our hike with Paul. He was well prepared with everything we needed to stay healthy and hydrated:). He was passionate and knowledgeable about the trail, the various cacti, and critters of the area. Beautiful landscape with a great guide!
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Mariemaggie
Aug 26, 2024
Our tour guide, Paul was AMAZING! - Breton & I took a private guided hiking tour through Jewel of the Creek. We did a little over 2 miles. Scenery was beautiful & Paul from Arizona Aventure Guides was a wonderful tour guide!
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Brettsr2746cs
Aug 25, 2024
Went on a guided hike through jewel of the creek for a hour and half. Drank tons of water stopped sometimes to get photo - Great trip, Paul knew everything about the land including history species of plants and different trails. He was even nice enough to bring drinks for us and snacks if we wanted any. Absolutely recommend if you’re going on a guided hike 10/10 awesome dude. If you are just coming to visit family or visiting for vacation you have to go a trip with Paul he’s the best.
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Daydream09348313571
Aug 22, 2024
Phenomenal Guide, Amazing Trail - Paul is an absolutely phenomenal guide. Informative, fun to talk to, and passionate about the outdoors. The trail is beautiful and the views are breathtaking. I went on my birthday and it was the best kick off to my day. Thanks again, Paul!
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Randallg983
Apr 23, 2024
Trail hike - The hike was great, Paul is a marvelous your guide, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We recommend him with the highest marks.
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Cgoshell
Apr 16, 2024
Highly recommend this beautiful, lush trail with a constant flowing river running through it! - Gorgeous hike with some lush, green trees and foliage being fed by the beautiful underground aquifer! Paul did an awesome job guiding us, taking great pics and explaining the ecosystem there!
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Suzannem757
Apr 13, 2024
Beautiful Hike - Paul was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about all the plants and wildlife. Very familiar with the whole area. He tailored the hike to our ability. It was a beautiful hike!
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Pinkyverma20
Apr 2, 2024
Amazing hike! - Paul was the perfect guide - so knowledgeable, kind and flexible on where and how long to hike. We learned so much and were so glad we booked a guided tour.
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Manuelabw35vg
Dec 11, 2024
Discovery walk in the park - Nice discovery walk of flora and some fauna of the Arizona deserts.
Very well explained and guided by pleasant and knowledgeable Paul, who also can provide a mountain bike tour in the same area.
The park is nice, but quite flat ( not a challenging hike if you are expecting some kind of intensity or altitude gain), close to the city and to some electrical lines.
The park is home to some crested saguaro - a rare species - worthwhile discovering.
Sunset was beautiful to watch through the trees, cacti and the mountains
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William_s
Mar 22, 2024
We expected the tour guide to offer more about the history of the area, desert life and a few stories. - The hike was in a great area but we felt we could have pretty much done a little research and saved $350.
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