Events and Activities
Full Moon and Sunset Hikes
These cool evening hikes to the Grandview Overlook allow visitors to experience the park after hours at their own pace. These hikes are safe and fun for the whole family. Events last approximately 1.5 hours. Staff and volunteers will be on the trail to assist visitor and answer questions. A moderate 1.5-mile round trip hike. No fee but registration is required.
Upcoming Dates
Full Moon Hikes
- Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 25, 2024, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 25, 2024, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, 5-6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 4, 2024, 5:30-7 p.m.
Sunset Hikes
- Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, 5:45-7:15 p.m.
- Saturday, March 16, 2024, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Sunday, April 13, 2024, 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Registration & Information
- Online Registration is Required.
- Registration begins 7 days prior to the event date.
- Contact the Park’s Visitor Center 480-312-0990 for more information.
Astronomy Evenings
Participants are invited to enjoy a beautiful desert evening under the stars and learn about some of the objects visible in the night sky. NASA Solar System Ambassador Mark Johnston (instagram: @azastroguy) will highlight that evening's visible objects, including planets, multiple star systems, globular clusters and nebulae through a high end refractor telescope, while providing a running commentary and fielding questions from the group.
Beginners are welcome as the explanations will be kept at a novice level. No hiking is required. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and a small penlight flashlight. Program duration is approximately one and a half hours.

Upcoming Dates
- Friday, Sept. 17, 2023, 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, 6 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, 6 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 1, 2024, 7 p.m.
- Friday, April 12, 2024, 7:15 p.m.
- Saturday, May 18, 2024, 7:45 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, 6 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, 6 p.m.
Registration & Information
- Online Registration is Required.
- Registration begins 14 days prior to the event date.
- Contact the Park’s Visitor Center 480-312-0990 for more information.
Wildlife Discovery Programs
Stop by and experience native wildlife of the Sonoran Desert. Local non-profit wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education organizations will be near the Ramada exhibiting live animals. This education opportunity is free for visitors of all ages.
Upcoming Dates
- Saturday Nov. 18, 2023, 10 a.m.-noon, Liberty Wildlife
- Saturday Feb. 17, 2024, 10 a.m.-noon, Liberty Wildlife
- Saturday Feb. 24, 2024, 10 a.m.-noon, Wild at Heart
Jingle Hike - 2023
Upcoming Dates
- Saturday, Dec. 9, 2024, 9 a.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 9, 2024, 10 a.m.
Park Information
Pinnacle Peak Park
26802 N. 102nd Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
P: 480-312-0990
Dave Myers
Natural Resources Supervisor
P: 480-312-0990
[email protected]
Map
Trail Map (PDF)
Hours (PDF)