McDowell Sonoran Preserve Closed Because of Fire DangerHigh fire danger has forced the closure of Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve until further noticeJune 25, 2002 Source: McDowell Sonoran Land Trust All trailheads into the 9500 -acre Preserve will have "closed" signs posted and McDowell Sonoran Land Trust Preserve Stewards will patrol the area to advise residents about the reason for closure. The Preserve encompasses large areas of the McDowell Mountains and nearby Sonoran Desert north of the Central Arizona Project Canal. State lands in Scottsdale and adjacent areas of the Tonto National Forest also have been closed because of the high fire danger. Pinnacle Peak and other city parks remain open. For additional information contact the McDowell Sonoran Land Trust [Read More] . |
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