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.

 

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