Phoenix Sunset and Night Skies Excursion

The city of Phoenix is located in the Sonoran Desert. Home to the Saguaro cactus, the Sonoran boasts the most diverse flora and fauna of the four North American deserts. This sunset and early evening adventure allows us to venture well outside of the city to the Superstition Mountains to the east of the city. Described by President Teddy Roosevelt as "the Alps of the Sonoran" these mountains have attracted treasure hunters for decades looking for the Lost Dutchman's gold mine. The desert is magical at sunset and early nightfall as the setting sun lights up the desert with beautiful colors and shadows, giving way to amazing night skies. We will do a short desert hike tailored to your desired activity level, sit around a campfire roasting smores, and on clear evenings, enjoy a blanket of stars. Having lived and guided in this area for 20 years, I will share the legends of this magical area before we return to the lights of the city and a well deserved night's rest.