Cave Creek Regional Park's Go John/Quartz/Slate Splendid Loop-3.85M,485'AG,2?Hrs

Sonoran desert at its finest...Gentle smooth undulating rolling hills, sweeping panoramic views, pristine quiet and peaceful setting, wonderland of glistering rocks, ancient giant saguaro forests, cooler pleasant temps (56 to 60) and... that striking ultra-rare (one to 250,000) 'Michelin-man' ...

We'll meet at *Slate's parking lot (restrooms/water/picnic tables) @ 715a and start walking @730
From Carefree Hwy, go north onto 32nd St (park sign) for about 0.8 mile. Once driving through the park's entrance (7 bucks), keep on going for a mile or so (Nature center/gift store on your left) nearly to the end and turn left onto Tonalite Dr W,('Hiking Trails' sign) and the very next right onto Tonalite Dr to Slate's parking lot/Trailhead
*If you find yourself at Go John's parking lot...You are in the wrong spot*