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Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)  

Friday, August 28, 2026
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

(602) 506-2930 ext 8


 Join Ranger Derik on a relaxing hike through riparian habitat and towering cacti while you hunt for scorpions. Click program title for more details. 

The hike will follow the Dragonfly trail for 2 miles through cottonwood trees and saguaro cacti. The trail is rated as easy with only a few sections rock and short inclines. All hikers should come with water, a flashlight, and sturdy shoes. Hikers that have balance difficulty are encouraged bring hiking poles. There is no water or bathrooms at the trailhead.  

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. 

  

 MEETING LOCATION: Jewel of the Creek Trailhead  

 Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UZ8qdgUxndzzus977  

 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 8/ 27 /26.   

 

 

 

 
 

Phone: 602-506-2930

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