Night Life

Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Being going out the past couple of nights and will again later tonight. Lots of wildlife out and about. Deer, javelina, fox, skunks ringtail cat, numerous rattlesnakes, moths, few bats and an owl. Also observed the shuttle and space station flyover.

sacred_datura · Posted: 8/21/2007, 10:07 pm Post subject:

Where are good areas in Phoenix to do a night hike? It's going to be a full moon the night of my husband's B-Day. We don't want to drive more than 1/2 hour.

azhiker96 · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1419

I like the Supes, out of First Water TH. Not sure what's in your area but I'm sure someone will make a suggesting.
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sacred_datura · Posted: 8/21/2007, 10:13 pm Post subject:

I'm in Scottsdale. I'm apprehensive to do a *city* hike b/c of safety reasons. Who knows what (or who) hangs out on those trails at night!

threedogz · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 668 Location: Chandler

I have been out in the Supes (first water) at night,and 4 peaks enjoying the nightly scorpions and tarantulas, never had any problems.

I have been to North Mountain later at night when I used to live in N. Phoenix, it was more than 8 years ago, don't know how the night hiking is there lately. Lots of rattlers hang out (even at night) by the radio towers, but are mostly on the otherside of the fence. I ran into mostly fitness folks, not weirdos.
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jdahling · Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 233 Location: East Valley

I've done South Mountain at night too (javelina trail) and didn't run into anyone other than other normal hikers. I know it's a city hike, but you might find you enjoy it. It's an easy little hike requiring very little planning.
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jdahling · Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 233 Location: East Valley

Don't cry Matt - if you were EVER Rolling Eyes

home then you could come out and play as well! You are always welcome!

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JW · Posted: 8/22/2007, 7:05 pm Post subject:

Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Another good night last night for wildlife. Also started at sunrise a road bike ride and observed deer, javelina and a bobcat while riding. Was planning on staying home tonight and sleeping in to 5am but one of our wildland crews came back and another is leaving at 3am, so I need to report at work at 3am instead of 7am.