Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: New Years Eve Scorpion Safari

Ring out 2024 by joining Ranger Eric for a guided night hike this New Year’s Eve to look for nocturnal wildlife including scorpions! Our likelihood of seeing scorpions depends on the how cold it is, but we still have a chance at seeing them, as well as mammals and owls. We have a decent chance of seeing fireworks from North Valley too! We will hike 1.6 miles on easy to moderate grade loop, with occasionally rocky or uneven ground. Please dress in layers, wear sturdy footwear, carry ample water, and bring your own flashlights or headlamps. The ranger will have a blacklight to look for scorpions, which glow under the UV light. Restrooms are available at the Go John Trailhead parking. For those of you participating in the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge, this is a great way to work towards your goal! The challenge runs from Nov.1-Feb. 8. For more details on the program, please visit this link: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/things-to-do/activity/100-miles-in-100-days-challenge/ MEETING LOCATION: Go John Trailhead, which is off the loop road near the end of the main park road. See park map here: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/cave-creek-8x111.pdf 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 Sunday, 12/29.