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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike
November 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free with Park Fee
The hike will cover 3 miles round trip as on out and back along sections of the Scenic and Pemberton trails on rolling gravel and sand.
Hikers should bring plenty of water with them and come to the hike pre-hydrated. Also make sure to have a flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries or a full charge. If you have blacklights feel free to bring them along to help the ranger look for scorpions. Water and bathrooms can be found at the trailhead staging area.
For those of you participating in the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge, this is a great way to work towards your goal! The challenge runs from Nov.1-Feb. 8. For more details on the program, please visit this link:https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/things-to-do/activity/100-miles-in-100-days-challenge/
MEETING LOCATION: Pemberton trailhead, trailhead staging area
Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DKzyPEz8BTb7KC136
Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center (or Discovery Center at LP or Visitor Center at HRP) at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 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 11/23/25.