The Bajada Nature Trail

Perfect short walk

This was a nice walk around 1 mile loop perfect for family outing. Very informative interactive signs showed us so much about the desert- geography of the wash, animals (insects, birds, and mammals), ...

great trail for family with toddler and infant

We had a great experience. My wife and I have done many day-long hikes in the desert in our younger years. This nature trail was our first attempt at a hike with a toddler and an infant. We chose it b...

Very nice trail for young children

There are a number of trails available at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. The Bajada trail was ideal for our group which included 2 young children. The path is flat, well-defined and can easily...

Small Well Developed Nature Trail And Garden

This is a short half mile trail just after you enter the Gateway Trail of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.It demonstrates the various plants of the Sonoran desert, is well signed and good for kids an...

Very educational, easy trail - highly recommend

The Bajada Nature Trail is only about .5 miles long, and is flat, so very easy to walk. Lots of interesting signs posted throughout the trail, introducing the plants, animals and terrain. I learned a ...