Overton Trail

  • March 17 · 9:00 AM
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This hike is rated INTERMEDIATE.

This time we'll explore the Overton Trail in the Cave Creek Regional Park. This is a lush and beautiful preserve with great views and terrific hiking. Our route will go clockwise around the Overton and back down along a small section of the Go John Trail. We'll stop along the way and take a longer break at the midpoint. You're encouraged to bring snacks, sun protection of some sort and must bring at least 2+ liter of water per person and sturdy hiking footwear.

DISTANCE: 3.25 miles roundtrip
ELEVATION GAIN: 500 ft
TRAIL STYLE: Loop
DURATION: 2 hours
DOGS: Yes, if leashed.
FACILITIES: Bathroom and water fountain
WEBSITE: Trailmap
CARPOOL LOCATION: We'll meet in the Fry's parking lot located at 4815 E Carefree Highway, Cave Creek.  Park by the street, we'll leave there at 8:40 am to get to the trailhead. Mention in your RSVP if you're meeting us here.
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: Take AZ-74/Carefree Hwy to 32nd St. Head north on 32nd St and go for about 2.5 miles to the trailhead which will be on your left. Along the way you'll pass the toll booth. There is a $6.00 per vehicle entry fee for the park. We'll meet by the Nature Center on this closeup map.

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  • John Haggerty

    AWESOME...We just love Overton. What a GREAT group to kike with too!

    March 17

  • Dick

    Sorry - Have to cancel this morning.

    March 17

  • Cathi

    We will meet you at Fry's

    March 17

  • David Thor

    Fry's carpool

    March 17

  • Sandra Hoffman

    Sorry, I will miss hike... hope you have fun!

    March 16

  • Stefano

    OOPS, something came up and I can't make it ... actually 2,300 things came up ... dang

    March 16

  • Patti McKenzie

    Over an hour drive has changed my mind. Thanks, and appreciate the notices.

    March 16

  • John Haggerty

    I'll meet you at TH

    March 14

  • Sandra Hoffman

    Anyone interested in meeting somewhere along Carefree Highway to carpool together into the park?

    March 13

  • Christa J

    Not sure where we will meet. We may bring a dog or 2 and have to meet at the trail head

    March 13

  • Amy

    We will meet at the carpool :-)

    March 12

  • Patti McKenzie

    We will meet you at the nature center.

    March 12

  • Jennifer

    Meeting at carpool.

    March 12

  • Amanda

    carpool

    March 12

  • Dick

    I'll meet you at the trailhead.

    March 12

19 attended

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