Due to safety concerns, walk-in entry and hiker drop-off/pick-up is not permitted.
Superstition Mountain Geology
Lost Dutchman State Park
Saturday, Jan.24, 2026 11 a.m.
Please join Professor Steven Semken, Ph.D., a distinguished Professor of Geology and Education at Arizona State University, as he guides you through the geological history of the Superstition Mountains.
MORE EVENTS
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Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
First Day Kids Hike at Lost Dutchman
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
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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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Monthly (October - March)
Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman
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. Registration required!
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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
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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 Volunteer, Lisa.
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Jan. 9 and 23 | 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 event is part of Outdoors250.
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Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
Galaxy Glazer 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.
