Buckeye Hills

Southwest of Buckeye, AZ

3-Hour Score-O

Saturday, February 7, 2026

[image:O flag] Online Signup
(Online signup deadline: Thu, Feb 5, 11:59 PM)
[image:O flag] Directions
[image:O flag] Google Map Placemark
[image:O flag] Safety Plan

Summary: Saturday, Feb 7, 2026: Buckeye Hills
Time Event Location
Saturday, 7:30 AM Check-in Opens, Course Opens Buckeye Hills (County Circle Event Site)
Saturday, 9:30 AM Last Time to Start the Course Buckeye Hills (County Circle Event Site)
Saturday, 12:30 PM Course Closes Buckeye Hills (County Circle Event Site)



Introduction

We hope you'll join us for another exciting day of orienteering in the Phoenix area. On Saturday, February 7, we're presenting a 3-hour Score-O at our Buckeye Hills event site southwest of Buckeye, AZ. We'll also include a shorter point-to-point beginner's course for those wanting a less aggressive outing. The start/finish for the event is the County Circle parking area in the Buckeye Hills Regional Park, approximately 13 miles south of I-10 exit 112, just off AZ-85. The terrain includes drainages, hills, and sparse vegetation in the Lower Sonoran Desert. The area is mostly runnable, with some rocky, hilly areas that could slow you down. We hope you'll consider joining us for another day of navigation fun in the Phoenix area.


Online signup

Online signup for the event is handled through this online signup link.
(Online signup deadline: Thu, Feb 5, 11:59 PM)

Note 1: Online signup is required. Our permit does not allow us to take money on-site. The donation pays for the map printing fee and insurance for the event. You can sign up for either the 3-hour Score-O or the shorter point-to-point beginner's course.

Fees: Orienteering Club Member donation: $10/person. Non-Member donation: $15/person.


Parental Consent:

Parental Consent Now Required (Click here for more information)

All participants under age 18 are now required to have a signed parental consent form on file with the club. You can complete the form before the event and either scan it and send it to us by e-mail or bring it with you to the event.


What to Bring:

Whistle Mandatory for all.
Compass Please bring your own compass. We may have some extras laying around, but our extras may have annoying bubbles in the compass fluid.
Water bottles. We will not provide water on the course. We strongly encourage you to bring your own water bottles or a camelback.
Sunscreen The area is mostly open desert. There is no shade on the course. Please bring sunscreen. You'll be exposed to the sun for up to 2 hours.
Sturdy hiking shoes and long pants Recommended. You may encounter cactus, cat claw, and loose terrain.