Full Moon Hike
Friday, October 18
Starting at 7pm
Sierra Valley Preserve
Discover the magic of hiking in the Sierra Valley Preserve at night while the moon is at its fullest! Experience four miles of family-friendly, easy trails under a full moon and blanket of stars.
Norm Williams
Photo by Deborah O'Grady
Event Details
Friday, October 18
Starting at 7pm
Sierra Valley Preserve North Entrance
What to bring: Wear hiking boots, warm layers, and bring your headlamps.
What to expect: This hike is perfect for all experience levels, and participants should feel comfortable walking 4 miles (round trip) at night on generally flat, but some uneven, surfaces. You’ll learn all about the Sierra Valley Preserve, the creatures that inhabit it, along with the phases and names of the moon.
Parents must attend with children under 16. Please be sure to print and fill out the liability form you will receive in your confirmation email.
About the Full Moon Howlers
About the Sierra Valley Preserve and Nature Center
Since 2003, the Feather River Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and the Northern Sierra Partnership have worked together to create the Sierra Valley Preserve: 2,575 acres of protected land in California’s largest mountain valley.
This biodiversity hotspot is at the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork Feather River and a key stop along the Pacific Flyway. We are now establishing the Sierra Valley Preserve as a hub for nature-based recreation and learning where visitors and locals alike can experience the wonders of Sierra Valley’s beauty, cultural richness, and incredible biodiversity. Our plans include new trails, interpretive signage, picnic areas, and a new Nature Center featuring a variety of educational programs and activities—opening in 2024!
You can read all about the planning and history behind the project here, or check out our Nature Center Progress Updates to see all the construction milestones so far.
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