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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Join Ranger Steve for an evening hike on the Spur Cross and Metate Trails to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife!  

Join Ranger Steve for an exciting ~2.5-mile easy night hike on the Spur Cross and Metate Trails to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Species seen on previous hikes include snakes, lizards, packrats, coyotes, bobcats, owls, spiders, and more! Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. Make sure to bring plenty of water, as summer heat does continue into the early evening hours. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. Please, no pets.

MEETING LOCATION: Main Trailhead at map kiosk, covered seating and portable restrooms

Please note: The entry fee for Spur Cross is $3 per person or your annual pass. Please bring exact cash for the self-pay station (unable to make change). Payment can be made in iron rangers at Spur Cross parking lot nearby at end of road.

Limit 12 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 8/11/23

  • Audience: Adult, Teen, Youth
  • Genre: Field Sciences
  • Type: Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Tour/Walk

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Date

Aug 12 2023
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Time

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost

Free with Park Fee

Labels

East Valley

Location

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, 85331
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/spur-cross-ranch-conservation-area/

Organizer

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Phone
602-506-2930
Email
maricopacountyparks@maricopa.gov
Website
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/
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