Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking parts of the Pipeline and/or Wild Burro Trails from the Pipeline Trailhead. We will likely see or hear wild burros (donkeys), or at least signs of them. The hike will be on easy to moderate grade, with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces. We will likely only go 0.5-1 mile total, but may go shorter duration and distance depending on the heat. The ranger will have a headlamp and blacklight, but please bring flashlights and blacklights if you have them. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring ample water for yourself. Restrooms are available at the trailhead.

MEETING LOCATION: Pipeline Trailhead

Exact location (Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/nSigQahsQaEjZNEt5

Park map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/lake-pleasant-8×111.pdf

Limit 20 participants. To register, please email Ranger Eric at [email protected] and provide your name, phone number, and total number of people in your party. 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 9/14.

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 Desert Outdoor Center.  

Ages 9+