Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and of course scorpions! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional. This will be about a 2-mile loop along Spur Cross and Metate Trails, these trails are mostly flat with some unlevel, or rocky areas so please wear close toed shoes. There will be restrooms at the trailhead, please no pets. There is NO water at the park, please bring plenty of water. 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: Picnic Tables Map of Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sPcTSS3NfdcaBnfi9 Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Cave Creek 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 08/06/25.