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Step into Sedona after dark for a guided moonlight hike that pairs red-rock ridgelines with certified Dark Sky stargazing and UV-lit scorpion spotting. Expect short, uneven trails, layered nights, and expert-led astronomy commentary.
Step into Sedona after dark for a guided moonlight hike that pairs red-rock ridgelines with certified Dark Sky stargazing and UV-lit scorpion spotting. Expect short, uneven trails, layered nights, and expert-led astronomy commentary.
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Operated by ARRA · Sedona, Arizona
When the sun drops behind Sedona’s red sandstone rims and the air cools, the desert shifts roles: the wind becomes a low companion and the sky dares you to look up. On this guided night hike you move through shadowed talus and scrub, pausing on ridgelines as your guide traces constellations with a laser pointer and a high-powered UV light makes scorpions glow like tiny ghosts.
moderate.
4 hours.
Suitable for most people who can walk 1–3 miles on uneven terrain and manage short elevation changes; not recommended for serious mobility limitations.
Children who can walk 1–3 miles on uneven terrain and follow safety instructions are generally welcome; check age limits with the operator and supervise closely around UV lights and scorpion viewing.
Guides often locate scorpions using UV lights—most desert scorpions are not lethal to healthy adults, but they can sting; viewing should be from a safe distance and handled only by guides.
Yes—pickup and drop-off from Sedona-area hotels, resorts, campgrounds, or vacation rentals are typically included; confirm your pickup point when booking.
Tours may be canceled for poor weather; the operator’s policy allows full refunds if canceled at least 24 hours before departure or if the activity is canceled for safety.
The Sedona area holds archaeological traces of Sinagua and other ancestral peoples; its red sandstones are Permian in age and sculpted by uplift and erosion over millions of years.
Sedona’s Dark Sky status encourages low-impact lighting and Leave No Trace practices; stay on trails and minimize light pollution to protect nocturnal wildlife and sky visibility.
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