**This program has been cancelled due to extreme temperatures that are forecasted. The area is under an Excessive Heat Warning advising that people stay indoors, especially during the hottest times of the day. The safety and health of our visitors is of the utmost importance to Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and we hope that you will attend one of our programs in the near future.**
Look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Hiking will be easy to moderate on occasionally rocky or uneven terrain and will be 1-2 miles roundtrip on part of the Pass Mountain Trail, depending on heat and participant interest. Please bring your own ample water and electrolytes, flashlight or headlamp, and wear sturdy footwear. A blacklight is recommended, but the ranger will have one to point out scorpion. Restrooms are available at the trailhead.
MEETING LOCATION: Area 10 trailhead and restrooms (see park map here: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/usery-8x14-Jan-2021.pdf).
Limit 12 participants. To register, please call the Visitor Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 5. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on Thursday, 6/27/24.