Due to safety concerns, walk-in entry and hiker drop-off/pick-up is not permitted.
Dump station is not open to the public.
Night Hike at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
Saturdays, Monthly (December - March) Varies by Date
This ranger-guided evening hike features beautiful views of the Superstition Mountains and will focus on a different topic each hike. The 1.5-mile trail features some rocky, rough terrain but with little elevation gain.
To reduce impact, ensure safety, and provide a more intimate, personalized experience, there will be a guest limit. Register online up 2 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 hrs in total.
Register at https://azstateparks.com/
Upcoming Dates
December 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
January 16, 2027 at 5:30 p.m.
February 13, 2027 at 5:30 p.m.
March 6, 2027 at 5:30 p.m.
MORE EVENTS
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October 2, 16, 30 | November 20 | December 4, 18
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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Fridays, November 6 - April 16th (Cancelled Christmas Day)
Music in Lost Dutchman State Park: Miss America is back!
Miss America is back to host a creative musical event at the park, featuring Y-O-U!
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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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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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Monthly
Music at Lost Dutchman with Steve Jones
Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.
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Monthly, October 2026 - January 2027
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.
