Join Ranger Eric for a guided night hike to look for nocturnal creepy crawlies including scorpions, snakes, geckos, mammals, nightjars, and owls. We will hike about 0.5-1 mile on an easy grade portion of Slate Trail, with occasionally rocky or uneven ground. The hike distance and time may be shortened depending on how hot the weather is and based on how participants are feeling. Please pre-hydrate and have electrolytes before the hike, carry ample water, wear sturdy closed-toed footwear, and bring your own flashlights or headlamps. The ranger will have a blacklight to look for scorpions, but feel free to bring your own blacklight if you have one. Restrooms are available at the Slate Trailhead parking.
MEETING LOCATION: Slate Trailhead.
Park map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/cave-creek-8x111.pdf
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tmeB1aDDohcth6JX7
Limit 20 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 6/25.
PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (http://www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online or call the Nature Center before coming to the park.