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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike
August 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free with Park Fee
The hike will be on easy, flat and rolling sandy trail. Hikers should bring water, wear close toed shoes and bring a flashlight with full charge or new batteries. If you have a blacklight feel free to bring I along to help the ranger search for scorpions when the sun sets. A porta potty is located at the trailhead and water can be found at the nature center.
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 or call the Nature Center before coming to the park.
MEETING LOCATION: Horseshoe trailhead
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Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the 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 8/4/25.