Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike

Come out and explore the desert after dark with Ranger Derik and hunt for scorpions. The hike will cover 3 miles round trip as on out and back along sections of the Scenic and Pemberton trails on rolling gravel and sand. Hikers should bring plenty of water with them and come to the hike pre-hydrated. Also make sure to have a flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries or a full charge. If you have blacklights feel free to bring them along to help the ranger look for scorpions. Water and bathrooms can be found at the trailhead staging area. MEETING LOCATION: Pemberton trailhead, trailhead staging area Map of meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DKzyPEz8BTb7KC136 Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 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 9/11/25. 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.