Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

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 (if it is warm enough)! This trail also has a famous crested saguaro, let’s see if you can spot it! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional. This will be about a 2-mile hike along the Rock Peak Wash trail, this trail is mostly flat and sandy with some unlevel, or rocky areas so please wear close toed shoes. Please no pets and bring plenty of water. This entrance to the park does not have an entry booth, please bring $7 in cash to pay the Iron Ranger.

MEETING LOCATION: Rock Peak Wash Trailhead

Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the 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 12/15/2024.