Event · Outdoors
Full Moon Scorpion Hike — Cave Creek Regional Park
- When
- Sun, Nov 29 · 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Where
- Cave Creek Regional Park — Slate Trailhead37019 N. Lava Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331Open in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- Check age guidance
- Cost
- No program fee printed; park entry fee applies
- Organizer
- Maricopa County Parks and Recreation
Ranger Derik leads an evening scorpion hunt at Cave Creek Regional Park as the full moon rises over the desert. The group walks a 3-mile out-and-back on the Slate Trail past tall saguaros, then searches for scorpions on the way back to the trailhead, when the animals glow under ultraviolet light; bring a blacklight if you have one to help the ranger. Hikers need plenty of water, protective clothing, sturdy shoes and a fully charged flashlight. Water and restrooms are at the trailhead. This suits older children and teens who can manage three miles at night. Space is limited to 25; register by calling the Cave Creek Nature Center with your name, phone and group size. Registration closes November 28.
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Registration required by phone, limit 25, closes 11/28/26. No age range printed; suitability for older kids is our reading of a 3-mile night hike.
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