Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and of course scorpions! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional. This will be about a 2-mile hike starting on the Go John trail, where we will connect onto the Claymine trail, and finally the Overton trail to create a loop. These trails are mostly flat with some unlevel, or rocky areas and slight elevation gain so please wear close toed shoes. There are restrooms and water near the trailhead, please no pets. Be sure to bring $10 exact cash for the self-pay entry station upon entry to the park.

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park. 

MEETING LOCATION: Go John Trailhead 

Map of Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PGwMK5mftcXCWmEGA 

Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 8 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 08/12/26. 

Ages 6+