Tonto Basin Field on December 6

Posted Dec 05, 2024

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Friday, December 6, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Botany Over the Bridge, Tonto Basin
Join us for a 10-mile roundtrip adventure to explore the plant diversity in a chain-fruit cholla forest, desert
ridge, and riparian area. This driving tour will include three stops and minimal walking.
Directions: From Highway 188 in Tonto Basin, turn east on E Tonto Creek Bridge Rd. After crossing the new bridge, continue straight on FS Rd 71/Greenback Valley Rd. The road turns to gravel at 1.3 miles from
Highway 188. Continue on the gravel road for 2.2 miles. Turn right into large parking area. You do not need high-clearance or 4-wheel drive. Carpooling will be encouraged at our first stop.