Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Ranger Nikki will lead you on an evening walk to seek out scorpions, bats, owls, tarantulas and other nocturnal critters. The route is an out-and-back walk on Rock Peak Wash Trail, which is deep sandy terrain. The total distance is approximately 2 miles. Bring your blacklight and a regular flashlight. No pets, please. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. There are no restrooms or water fountains at the Rock Peak Wash Trailhead so please stop at the Nature Center on Phillips Road on your way to use those facilities. The distance from the main entry nature center and Rock Peak Wash Trailhead is approximately a 5-mile/10-minute drive. Please bring $7 exact cash for the self-pay station or your annual pass to display on your vehicle.

MEETING LOCATION: Rock Peak Wash Trailhead on Brenner Pass Road

Map of meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yN81GFDcdB742mgc6

Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the San Tan Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 7 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list.   Registration for this program will close on 7/25/24.