Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

The hike will cover 2.5 miles along the Mule Deer trail as an out and back. The hike is rated as moderate only for the short incline at the beginning of the hike. Expect rocky loose sections along the hike. Hikers should have water and a fully charged flashlight with them or extra batteries. Cell phone lights are not sufficient. If you have a black feel free to bring them along to help the ranger look for scorpions. Water and bathrooms are located at the trailhead.

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: Area 4 parking lot

Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Qz7Whz68pfkJx94A

IF YOUR PROGRAM REQUIRES REGISTRATION, please include the following after the details : Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 5 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 11/16/25.