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Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Thursday, April 02, 2026
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ 85342

(602) 506-2930 ext. 2


Come look for scorpions under the light of the full moon with Ranger Shaun! Click program title for more details.

Explore the desert along parts of Yavapai and Pipeline trails under the light of the full moon as we search for critters in the dark! We’ll bring the UV lights as we specifically stalk scorpions, but who knows what we might find in the desert in the dark!

This is a roughly 1.5-mile hike on easy to moderate rated trails. Due to the darkness inherent to a full moon hike, hiking poles are recommended if available. Flashlights, water bottles with drinking water, and closed toed shoes are required.

MEETING LOCATION: Cottonwood Day Use Area

Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1xg1462MJLimXUBA8

Limit 15 participants. To register, please email Ranger Shaun at Shaun.Barnett@maricopa.gov with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email back ASAP so those on the waiting list may be contacted. Registration for this program will close on 03/31/26.

 
 

Phone: 602-506-2930

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