Night Hike Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants
Aug 01, 2025
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(06:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park at night in search of nocturnal
animals!
Lunch n’ Learn: Intro to Desert Birding
Aug 08, 2025
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(11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world with an indoor presentation on birding, followed by a review of Sonoran desert birds. Click program title for more details.
Desert After Dark Hike (registration required, limit 15)
Aug 08, 2025
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(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Beat the summer heat and enjoy a guided group hike under the stars on this fun night hike through scenic desert trails.
Lunch n’ Learn - Cactus Chronicles: The Saguaro
Aug 09, 2025
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(11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Discover the fascinating world of the saguaro cactus at this presentation-style program with Ranger Jacque!
Full Moon Hike (Registration required, limit 30)
Aug 09, 2025
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(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Jacque for a beautiful evening hike under the moon and stars. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Ask A Ranger
Aug 16, 2025
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(06:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system? Ask Ranger Kevin! Click program title for more details.
Evening Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Aug 16, 2025
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(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Kevin for a relaxing evening stroll through the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
Wind Cave Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Aug 18, 2025
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(07:30 AM - 09:30 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Derik on a fast-paced hike to the highest point in the park and enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding desert landscape.
Discovery Station: What is in a Rangers Bag intro to desert hiking
Aug 18, 2025
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(10:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Stop by the nature center after your morning hike to see what a ranger carries
to stay safe in the desert heat.
Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
Aug 19, 2025
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(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Spend the evening in the park on a guided hike with Ranger Derik as the sun sets and paints the desert in
golden light and watch the stars and nocturnal species liven up the night.
Intro to map and compass (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Aug 20, 2025
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(09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Ever wanted to explore the wilderness and get out there but not sure how to
start? Come for a late lunch and learn how to navigate with Ranger Derik. Click program title for more
details.
Sunrise Hike (Registration required, Limit 15)
Aug 29, 2025
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(06:30 AM - 08:30 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on an invigorating 2.5-mile morning hike, enjoying fresh desert air, beautiful scenery, and a close-up look at the plants and wildlife waking up with the sun.
Discovery Station: Skins & Skulls
Aug 29, 2025
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(09:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Ranger Jacque will have displays and open Q and A to discuss curious adaptations of common desert dwellers. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
Aug 30, 2025
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(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures, especially this time of year! Ranger
Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.
Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters
Aug 30, 2025
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(12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!
All Abilities Sunset Stroll (Registration required; Limit 20)
Aug 30, 2025
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(06:15 PM - 07:30 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Jacque on this barrier-free nature walk. Click program title for more
details.