Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

The hike will cover 3 miles round trip as an out and back along the scenic trail on sandy flat trail. Hikers should bring plenty of water and wear protective clothing such as close-toed supportive shoes or boots. Please come to the hike pre-hydrated. All hikers should have flashlights and if you have blacklight feel free to bring it along to help look for scorpions.

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: Trailhead staging area

Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6kY7d43QPgaFkoP18

Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center (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 7/30/25.