Society
plans archeology hikes
CAVE
CREEK – The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology
Society is celebrating Arizona’s archaeological heritage
with hikes to ancient ruins, archaeologist lectures and
special exhibits and displays during the month of March.
Between
9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on March 17 AAS members and guests will
visit Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, 4.5 miles north
of Cave Creek, for hiking and Archaeological Society information
including ceramics demonstration, photo and artifact exhibits,
plus children’s activities including coloring and more.
Spur
Cross is a 2,154 acre wilderness along Cave Creek and is
home to many archaeological sites as well as historical
ranching and mining remains.
Park
interpretive Rangers and DFC members will lead two hikes,
all of which begin at the picnic tables at 10 a.m. located
inside the park from the parking area.
All
participants should bring water.
The
cost is $3 per hiker unless you are a Cave Creek resident
with a pass or are a chapter member. Hike choices include
a moderate three hour, three mile hike into the Sonoran
habitat of Spur Cross to view some of these archaeological
sites.
The
second hike will be more strenuous and will cover about
seven miles into the back country of Spur Cross. This hike
will last approximately five hours.
Participants
should be in very good physical condition and able to hike
primitive trails. Hikers are asked to wear a hat, dress
in layers and to bring at minimum one liter of water and
a snack or lunch. A walking stick is recommended.
“I
hope the public will take advantage of these opportunity’s
to view some of the wonderful archaeological sites that
are part of the heritage of Cave Creek,” said Chapter Director
Judy Rounds. “It is through education and awareness that
we are able to preserve and protect these fragile sites.”
No
prior sign‑up is needed.
Call
(602)‑363‑6985 with any questions or further
information.
The
AAS is an independent, non‑profit and statewide volunteer
organization that serves as a
link between professional archaeologists and the archaeology
enthusiast. Its goals are to
foster public awareness, interest, conservation and research
of Arizona’s vast archaeological resources.
