Private Guided Hiking Tour: Jewel of Creek
5.0
62 Ratings
Cave Creek
You will find pleasure in a personal guided walk through the undulating Sonoran Desert populated with majestic cacti, cottonwood trees, and gorgeous mountains around Cave Creek. Our guide, an expert traveller, will lead you on a memorable, extremely enjoyable, stunning hike.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jewel of the Creek Preserve - The Jewel of the Creek is a desert oasis filled with towering cottonwood and willow 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
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.
Customer Ratings
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(62 Ratings)
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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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Annie_h
Mar 15, 2024
Beautiful AZ Desert hike - My husband and I had a memorable and enjoyable hike. Paul was professional. Day before, he texted to confirm with us. On the hike he often checked on how we were doing. We hiked the entire 2 hours. Paul was friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend to those who enjoy the outdoors and want to see Creek Cave AZ wirh a guide!
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Heatherwu183ua
Mar 5, 2024
Loved it! - Paul was a fantastic guide on this beautiful hike! We enjoyed every beautiful view while learning a bit about the vegetation and history of the area. Highly recommend!
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Melaniewo5464zm
Mar 5, 2024
Amazing guided hike - Memories of a lifetime!! We had such a great time in addition to learning so much about Arizona plant and animal life!! We would highly recommend this tour!!
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Juliecw4904sb
Feb 27, 2024
Such an Amazing Experience at Jewel of the Creek!! - My husband and I booked a tour with Paul and were very happy we did! We realized we had an afternoon open and called Paul to ask if he could accommodate us the following day and he made it work. He met us at Jewel of the Creek and it was absolutely stunning. Paul was pleasant, knowledgeable and very professional. He taught about the desert with real appreciation and we learned so much from him. He also provided water, sunscreen and offered snacks. During the hike, Paul suggested different levels of trails to take, depending on our comfort and energy levels. I would highly recommend this hiking tour with Paul. He would accommodate for all ages and skill levels and it is a cool and fun experience!!!!
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Jimal968ac
Feb 27, 2024
Hike with Paul - Paul took our family (with 2 teenage boys) for a 2 hr hike through Jewel of the Creek. Paul made it interested and fun for the boys with descriptions of the flora and fauna of the area. Great way to spend an afternoon! Highly recommend the experience!
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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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