Dead Horse Point State Park

Events

Sunset Talk

May 26th @ 7:45pm

Sunset can be a spectacular time to come and view what the park has to offer. Watch the sunset and while you do a ranger will talk to you about what makes this one of the most photographed places in the world. Meet by the bathrooms out at the Dead Horse Point Overlook. We will be walking a little ways down the west rim trail. You are welcome to bring a chair if you would like.

Ranger Ed. Spring has Sprung Hike

May 27th @ 6pm

Come learn more about the plants of Dead Horse Point. The ranger will lead you on a small hike showing the flowers and plants that are blooming this spring. Wear good shoes and meet in front of the Visitor Center.

Color Hike

May 31st @ 1:30pm

Join one of our rangers on an easy to moderate 1 mile hike. The hike will focus on the importance of color in nature and how our plants and animals use their color to blend in and stand out. Meet out in front of the Visitor Center and make sure you bring appropriate footwear.

Full Moon Hikes

June 2nd & 3rd @ 9pm

As the full moon lights up the night, come and listen as a ranger talks about the nocturnal animals that call Dead Horse Point home. The hike will be about 1 mile long and it is on a dirt and rock trail, so please bring good shoes. We will meet outside of the Visitor Center.

Sunset Talk

June 7th @ 7:45pm

Sunset can be a spectacular time to come and view what the park has to offer. Watch the sunset and while you do a ranger will talk to you about what makes this one of the most photographed places in the world. Meet by the bathrooms out at the Dead Horse Point Overlook. We will be walking a little ways down the west rim trail. You are welcome to bring a chair if you would like.

Scorpion Hunt

June 9th @ 9pm

Did you know that scorpions glow under UV light? Come on an adventure with one of our rangers as we try to spot these amazing creatures. We will have some UV lights for you to use but you are welcome to bring your own. Please wear appropriate footwear preferably closed toe shoes. We will be meeting at the mountain bike parking lot next to the Moenkopi Yurts.

Star Party

June 10th @ 9:45pm

Dead Horse Point is an international dark sky park, which means our sky is one of the best for viewing the stars and planets. Join the ranger as they talk about the night sky, constellations, and show you some dark sky objects in a telescope. Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot.

Sunset Talk

June 13th @ 7:45pm

Sunset can be a spectacular time to come and view what the park has to offer. Watch the sunset and while you do a ranger will talk to you about what makes this one of the most photographed places in the world. Meet by the bathrooms out at the Dead Horse Point Overlook. We will be walking a little ways down the west rim trail. You are welcome to bring a chair if you would like.

Astronomy Festival

June 17th (Star Parties start @ 9:30pm)

During our 2nd Annual Astronomy Festival we are going to have a lot of fun things for you to do that will help you connect with our night skies. During the day there will be solar scopes, tables with night sky activities, and a self-guided solar system hike. At night we will be having two star parties with constellation tours and telescope viewing. The day time activities will take place outside our Visitor Center. The star parties will take place in the Visitor Center parking lot and the mountain bike parking lot.

Scorpion Hunt

June 24th @ 9pm

Did you know that scorpions glow under UV light? Come on an adventure with one of our rangers as we try to spot these amazing creatures. We will have some UV lights for you to use but you are welcome to bring your own. Please wear appropriate footwear preferably closed toe shoes. We will be meeting at the mountain bike parking lot next to the Moenkopi Yurts.