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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike

Join Ranger Derik on an evening hike through the park in search of scorpions and other nocturnal creatures.  

The hike will cover 3 miles total, 1.5 miles out and 1.5 miles back with an elevation gain of 200ft. Please bring flashlights, water and a jacket (weather depending). Along the way we will stop to look for scorpions, talk about plants, and history of the park. Bathrooms and water are available at the trailhead.

MEETING LOCATION: Slate Trailhead

Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iGH6GeqR5CmvyF547

Limit 25 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 3/4/26.

  • Date Custom 03/06/2026
  • Allowed Ages Ages 9+
  • Audience Tweens (9 - 12 years), Teens (13 - 18 years), Adults
  • Genre Field Sciences
  • Type Field Trip/Outdoor Activity, Tour/Walk

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Date

Mar 06 2026
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Time

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost

Free with Park Fee

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Labels

Central Valley

Location

Cave Creek Regional Park
37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek, AZ, 85331

Organizer

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