Discover glowing scorpions and twinkling city lights on a Phoenix Mountains Preserve night hike. Experience the desert’s magic under the stars.
Discover glowing scorpions and twinkling city lights on a Phoenix Mountains Preserve night hike. Experience the desert’s magic under the stars.
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Phoenix Mountains Preserve - Experience an exciting nighttime glow hike in Arizona’s iconic Sonoran Desert, where everything needed for an unforgettable adventure will be provided.
As the sun sets and night falls, the group will venture into the desert. When the only illumination comes from the stars and distant city lights, everyone will switch on…
- Phoenix Mountains Preserve - Experience an exciting nighttime glow hike in Arizona’s iconic Sonoran Desert, where everything needed for an unforgettable adventure will be provided.
As the sun sets and night falls, the group will venture into the desert. When the only illumination comes from the stars and distant city lights, everyone will switch on their special “black light” flashlights provided for the hike.
Be astonished by the number of bioluminescent wonders revealed by the magic light, invisible in daylight or with a regular flashlight. Marvel at glowing insects, minerals, and fossilized algae, among other fascinating objects.
For added fun, enjoy the sight of your group lighting up like glow sticks when the purple beam is directed at them.
After discovering cool finds and capturing unique photo opportunities, the group will return to the starting point.
Want to enhance the experience? Wear blacklight-friendly clothing for the hike.
- Piestewa Peak - The adventure begins with a brief introduction just before dusk at a little-known trailhead in North Phoenix.
The group will then proceed along a gently sloped trail offering stunning views of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, with Piestewa Peak—the second tallest in Phoenix—in sight.
- Phoenix - As the tour reaches its peak, be captivated by the breathtaking view of millions of city lights stretching across the desert landscape.
- Ultraviolet flashlights
- Guide
- Ultraviolet flashlights
- Guide
- Transportation
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Transportation
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure through the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix under the cover of night. Equipped with a UV flashlight, discover scorpions with exoskeletons that shine in captivating blue-green tones, along with other fascinating nocturnal illuminations. The distant city lights sparkle, and overhead, a tapestry of moon and stars stretches…
Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure through the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix under the cover of night. Equipped with a UV flashlight, discover scorpions with exoskeletons that shine in captivating blue-green tones, along with other fascinating nocturnal illuminations. The distant city lights sparkle, and overhead, a tapestry of moon and stars stretches across the sky. This experience is a harmonious blend of the terrestrial and the celestial, leaving participants both awestruck and thrilled.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.