Prescott Night Hike and Stargazing

3 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

Prescott Night Hike and Stargazing, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This night hike isn’t just a walk in the dark, it’s a private, guided journey into Prescott's most magical hours. Led by expert naturalists, our guides created a tour that combines breathtaking sunset views, unmatched stargazing in the dark skies of Prescott, and engaging wildlife exploration using UV flashlights to spot glowing scorpions. You’ll hike in peaceful wilderness areas far from crowds, enjoying cooler evening temperatures and the quiet solitude of the high desert at night. This is Prescott at its most serene, mysterious, and awe-inspiring. Let us take you on an unforgettable experience you won’t find anywhere else.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: ARRA

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Rain Ponchos
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: Snacks
Included: Black Diamond Headlamps
Included: High Powered Laser Pointer for Astronomy Talk
Included: UV Flashlights for Scorpion Spotting
Included: Trekking Poles
Included: WFR Certified Hiking Guide

Not included

Not included: Optional Guide Gratuities

Itinerary

This night hike isn’t just a walk in the dark, it’s a guided journey into Prescott’s most magical hours. Led by expert naturalists, this tour blends a glowing high-desert sunset with hands on exploration of the nocturnal world that comes alive after dusk. As daylight fades, your guide will point out early stars and share stories about constellations, dark-sky ecology, and the rhythms of nighttime wildlife. Once night has fully settled in, we’ll continue along the trail using headlamps. This is where the desert reveals its hidden side. You’ll use UV flashlights to search for glowing scorpions, and listen for calls of nocturnal birds and mammals. Your guide will highlight native plants, geological features, and cultural history that shaped this landscape long before Prescott existed. Throughout the journey, you’ll hike through peaceful wilderness far from crowds, enjoying cooler evening temperatures and the quiet solitude of the high desert at night. This is Prescott at its most serene, mysterious, and awe-inspiring, a side of Arizona few people ever witness. Let us take you on a night of discovery, wonder, and unforgettable moments you won’t find anywhere else.

Stop 1
Watson Lake

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet in the Sprouts grocery store parking lot in the Depot Marketplace along Sheldon Street in Downtown Prescott.

End point

We will meet in the Sprouts grocery store parking lot in the Depot Marketplace along Sheldon Street in Downtown Prescott.

Pickup points

We are happy to pick you up at your hotel, vacation rental, resort, or campground. After your tour, your guide will shuttle you back to your lodging.

If we are picking you up at the meeting point in Prescott, our van is clearly marked with our logo and name and your Guide will be on the lookout for you and your group.