Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
Monthly (October - March) Varies by Date
This beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon.
The 1.5-mile trail features some rocky, rough terrain but with little elevation gain. It is a ranger-guided hike focusing on the aesthetic, while offering opportunities to stop and interpret what you see on the trail. To reduce impact, ensure safety, and provide a more intimate, personalized experience, there will be a guest limit. Register online up two days before the event for $10 per person (ages 10 and up welcome). Each event is limited to 40 total registrants. No pets please.
Bring good shoes, water, and a small flashlight. The event is weather permitting. In the case of cancellation, you will be notified via email, and your fees will be refunded within a few days. Please allow a week or so for the refund to appear on your bank notes. Meet in the Palo Verde Day Use area. Hikes take place on weekends closest to the full moon and are about 1.25 hours in total.
This event is part of Outdoors250, a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and Arizona’s natural heritage. By participating in this event, you can enter to win Outdoors250 prizes by signing up at AZStateParks.com/Outdoors250.
Upcoming Dates
December 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
January 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
January 30, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
February 28, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
MORE EVENTS
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Thursdays, Monthly (November - March)
Desert Birding at Lost Dutchman
Meet in the Palo Verde Day Use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail! This is an Outdoors250 event.
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Fridays, Nov. - Mar. 27, 2026
Music at the Mountain Karaoke Jam
Miss America is back to host a creative musical event at the park, featuring Y-O-U! Bring your talent (or plain enthusiasm is fine too!), voice or other instruments to this combination karaoke/ jam session!
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Saturday, Jan.24, 2026
Superstition Mountain Geology
Join ASU professor Steve Semken and learn about the geology of the Superstition Mountains. This is an Outdoors250 event.
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Jan. 24 | Feb. 13 and 20 | March 13 and 27 | April 3 and 17
Sonoran Desert Botany Hike
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike. Explore the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. This is an Outdoors250 event.
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Tuesdays in January
Wildlife of the Sonoran Desert - Guided Hike
Learn about the amazing and diverse wildlife of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park volunteers Lisa and Abi. This is an Outdoors250 event.
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First Sunday of the Month, Dec. through Mar.
Become a Junior... (Kids Program)
Join us for a new series of kid focused programs. The program will be held the first Sunday of the month Dec. through March. This is an Outdoors250 event.
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Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
Galaxy Gazer at Lost Dutchman
Do you have your own telescope and want to come view the night sky? Join us for an evening of stargazing together. You must be able to set up your own telescope and have basic knowledge of how to use it on your own.
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Various Saturdays, (November-March)
Saguaro Safari at Lost Dutchman
Just how big is the biggest cactus in the United States? Can you eat it? What role does it play in our desert community? Get answers to these questions and more when you join us for a ranger-led hike to observe and learn about the mighty saguaro. This is an Outdoors250 event.
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Monthly (Oct. - Mar.)
Star Party at Lost Dutchman
Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party! Registration is required!
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Monthly
Music at Lost Dutchman with Steve Jones
Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.
