Tres Rios Wetlands Trail, Phoenix Arizona
N 33° 23.350 W 112° 14.737
12S E 384149 N 3695124
Trailhead of the riparian corridor trail system
Waymark Code: WM9PVQ
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2010
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These basins are being studied to determine the optimum design configuration for water quality improvement and increased habitat value with the future goal of creating a full scale wetland that is 4.5 miles in length.
The site has many public uses such as a riparian corridor trail system, a butterfly garden, birding opportunities and picnic areas.
The Hayfield site is located on what was once an old agricultural field on a level terrace that is situated above the Salt River flood way and would only be subject to flood flows that are in excess of the 100 year flood.
Construction on the Hayfield Site began in the Spring of 1995. As with all the demonstration cells, construction was completed by ARCHON, Inc. Each of the sites was primarily planted with soft-stem bulrush (scripus validus) from Kingman, Arizona, and three-squared bulrush (S. olneyi) from Casa Grande, Arizona. Since 1995, over 200 live trees and seedlings have been planted.
The area has a self guided tour with information about each of the areas in water quality, mosquito control, non-lethal beaver control and wildlife diversity. A Docent Tour's can also be arranged.
Parking: N 33° 23.350 W 112° 17.745
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Closed on City holidays
All pets must remain on a leash at all times.
Trail type: Dirt
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