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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike
September 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free with Park Fee
Come celebrate National Wildlife Day by taking a roughly three-mile hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop trails. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to scorpions, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and more! The trail is rated easy-moderate with some rocky, uneven surfaces and some elevation change. There is no drinking water available within Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, so please bring plenty of water and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional.
MEETING LOCATION: Main Trailhead at covered picnic tables and restrooms
Map of meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Rhc5o86VozSUi2R6
Please note: Entry to Spur Cross Conservation Area is $3 per person. Cash only is accepted. If entry station is closed, please place your money in the payment box at the gate.
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.
Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Cave Creek Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 8. 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 9/2.