Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

We’ll walk the Wild Burro trail, approximately a 2-mile trail rated easy-moderate with some loose rock, uneven surfaces, and elevation change. Please bring water and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional. We’ll be looking for nocturnal animal and discussing the night adapted ecology of the Sonoran Desert.

MEETING LOCATION: Wild Burro Day Use Area (area 4 near the bathrooms) Limit 10 participants. To register, please email Ranger Shaun at [email protected] with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email back ASAP so those on the waiting list may be contacted. Registration for this program will close on 09/05/2024.

Please note: Summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The MC Parks website is the best resource for verifying the program’s current status, so please check the program listing prior to departing for your scheduled program.