Catalina Nights

Catalina State Park

First and Third Friday of the Month   Varies by Date

Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution:  The hike begins and ends on a steep hill with slippery gravel. Children ages 5 years old and up are welcome to participate. The hike will take approximately 1.5 hours.

Meet at the main trailhead parking lot near the restrooms. Program is fee but standard park entry fees apply or bring your Arizona State Parks annual pass. Event is weather permitting.

Registration is required. Register here and search "Catalina" for the events.

 

2024 Dates	2025 Dates
January 5, 2024 - 6 p.m.	January 3, 2025 - 6 p.m.
February 16, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.	January 17, 2025 - 6 p.m.
March 1, 2024 - 7 p.m.	February 7, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.
April 19, 2024 - 7:30 p.m.	February 21, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.
May 3, 2024 - 7:45 p.m.	March 7, 2025 - 7 p.m.
May 17, 2024 - 7:45 p.m.	March 21, 2025 - 7 p.m.
June 7, 2024 - 8 p.m.	April 4, 2025 - 7:30 p.m.
June 21, 2024 - 8 p.m. - Canceled	April 18, 2025 - 7:30 p.m.
July 5, 2024 - 7:45 p.m.	May 2, 2025 - 7:45 p.m.
July 19, 2024 - 7:45 p.m.	May 16, 2025 - 7:45 p.m.
August 2, 2024 - 7:30 p.m.	June 6, 2025 - 8 p.m.
August 16, 2024 - 7:30 p.m.	June 20, 2025 - 8 p.m.
September 6, 2024 - 7 p.m.
September 20, 2024 - 7 p.m.
October 4, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.
October 18, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.
November 1, 2024 - 6 p.m.
November 15, 2024 - 6 p.m.
December 6, 2024 - 5:45 p.m.
December 20, 2024 - 5:45 p.m.