Due to safety concerns, walk-in entry and hiker drop-off/pick-up is not permitted.
Dump station is not open to the public.
Sonoran Desert Botany Hike
Lost Dutchman State Park
Monthly, October 2026 - January 2027 Time varies by date
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. Expect some small hills and loose gravel with no shade or places to sit. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
All ages are welcome, but please be prepared to carry little ones, as the trails can't accommodate strollers. Pets are welcome on a leash. Meet at the Palo Verde Day Use Ramada. The program is free with paid park entry. Hike will be limited to the first 12 participants on a first come, first serve basis.
Program dates:
October 24, 2026, 8 a.m.
November 7, 2026, 9 a.m.
December 5, 2026, 9 a.m.
December 19, 2026, 9 a.m.
January 16, 2027 - 9 a.m.
January 30, 2027, 9 a.m.
MORE EVENTS
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October 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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Saturdays, Monthly (December - March)
Night Hike at Lost Dutchman
This ranger-guided evening hike features beautiful views of the Superstition Mountains and will focus on a different topic each hike. 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.
