Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Ranger Nikki will lead you on an evening walk to seek out scorpions, bats, owls, tarantulas and other nocturnal critters. The route follows Coldwater Trail for an out-and-back easy to moderate walk covering 2 to 2.5 miles in total. The terrain on Coldwater is mostly smooth and flat but there will be a few areas with small to medium rocks underfoot. Bring your blacklight and a regular flashlight. No pets, please. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. A portable restroom is available at Coldwater Trailhead. Indoor restrooms and water are available nearby at the Rainbow Valley Trailhead, west of Coldwater Trailhead. Please bring $7 exact cash for the self-pay station or your annual pass to display on your vehicle.

MEETING LOCATION: Coldwater Trailhead

Map of meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TBsGtLdLCVibuZbAA

Map of restroom facilities: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1F57ooNEbRkpge2p7

Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Estrella Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 6 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 9/12/24.

Please note: Summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County 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.