The hike will cover 3 miles on sandy open trail through trees, brush, and towering Saguaro cacti with sweeping views of the McDowell and Superstition Mountain ranges. All hikers must have water, sturdy shoes, and a flashlight. If you would like to bring black lights along you are more than welcome but you don’t need to buy one if you don’t have one. In the first half of the hike we will learn about cacti and how they have survived in the desert with a multitude of adaptation. In the second half of the hike after the sun sets we will talk about stars and hunt for nocturnal critters including scorpions. Water and bathrooms can be located just before the trailhead along Asher View Drive.
MEETING LOCATION: North Trailhead
Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center (at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 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 7/12 /26.
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.