The full moon peaked a day or so ago, but it’s still a great night for a hike! With flashlights and blacklights in hand we’ll make our way around the Quail, Saddle, Parts of Baseline, and Gila trails, then work our way back along the park road and turf area to the Nature Center.
Most of our hiking will be along easy trails with some medium difficult spots due to some incline and rocky areas. The difficulty is increased somewhat by the dark conditions and lingering heat of the day. Water and restrooms will be available at the nature center. Closed toe shoes, water bottles with drinking water, and a flashlight are required. UV lights and walking sticks or poles are recommended. No pets.
While this is an all-ages event, please be aware of your child(ren)’s sensitivity to or fear of the dark. The desert can be spooky at night and what is intimidating for an adult can be terrifying for a child.
MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center
Limit 10 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 6 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 6/30/2026.
PLEASE NOTE: 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.