Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Evening Hike – Metate Trail

Ranger Shaun’s headed out to the charming 2.1-mile metate loop for April’s gibbous moon. Weather allowing, we’ll see an always enjoyable Arizona sunset light up the sky as we make our way down into the river valley, and then explore walk among the mesquites looking for wildlife using flashlights, blacklights, and the light of the moon. The trail is rated easy to moderate, though is slightly harder in the dark. Closed toe shoes required, flashlights and jackets highly recommended. Please bring plenty of water as there is no water available at the park, though restrooms (in the form of port-a-potties) do reside at the trailhead. Blacklights encouraged, though some may be available to borrow. NO pets please.

MEETING LOCATION: Parking area

*Please Note Spur Cross does not accept debit or credit cards of any type. The $3/person admission must be paid in cash at the self-pay station on entry.

Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Cave Creek 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 04/14/24.