Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

Come take in the desert air and stroll. Soak up some of the fading evening heat and look for desert critters as Ranger Shaun guides you around an approx. 1.6-mile loop featuring parts of Overton, Go-John, and Clay mine trails. With UV and standard flashlights in the group, there will be a chance to encounter any number of animals along the way as Ranger Shaun discusses the plants, animals, and the ecosystems they make up here in our Sonoran Desert.

Please bring a water bottle, closed toed shoes, a flashlight. If available it is also useful to have a headlamp, UV light, walking stick or hiking poles. Long pants and sleeves may help prevent mosquito bites if you are sensitive to such things.

MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center

Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 8 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 8/28/25.

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 before coming to the park.