Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Night Hike

Spend the evening in the park on a guided hike with Ranger Derik. Watch as the sun sets and paints the desert in golden light and the stars and nocturnal species liven up the night. The hike will be 3 miles on mostly sandy level trail with short sections of rock along the Blevins and Cat Peaks Loop trails. Along the hike you will get views of Pass Mountain and the Superstitions. Hikers should bring 2 liters of water and come to the hike pre-hydrated! Please make sure to bring a flashlight with you that has new batteries or is fully charged. Cell phone lights are not sufficient for hiking in the dark. Water and bathrooms can be found at the trailhead. 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 or call the Nature Center before coming to the park. MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead Staging Area, Blevins east access Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nH4Ltbq1jz8552AS9 Limit 25 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 4 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 8/18/25.