2010 Upcoming
Full
Moon Hikes |
Tuesday, August 24
Thursday, September 23
Friday, October 22 |
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Join
DNS in a dusky exploration
of natural
history, nocturnal
animals, local landforms,
and cool moon facts
and legends.
Click here to register and pay for upcoming full moon hike.
| Date: |
Tuesday, August 24 |
| Time: |
7:45 - 9:45 pm |
| Place: |
Animas Mountain |
| Price: |
FREE
for members, $10
for non-members |
| Lead Naturalist: |
Gretchen Lamar |
| RSVP: |
call 769-1800 |
Directions to Animas Mountain Trailhead:
Directions to Animas Mountain Trailhead: From downtown Durango head north on 550/Main Ave., turn left (heading west) on 32nd Street until it hits West 4th Ave. Take a right and follow to the gravel parking lot.
Trail Info:
Easy to moderate trail that winds up Animas City mountain, through ponderosa, piñon-juniper and scrub oak forest, provide excellent views of the Animas River Valley and La Plata Mountains, and San Juan Mountains. Home to elk, deer, coyote and the occasional bear or mountain lion.
Starting Elevation at trailhead: 6680'
Highest Elevation on mountain: 8161'
Ending Elevation back at trailhead: 6680'
What to Bring and Additional Info:
. Please bring water, snacks, hiking shoes, layers of clothes, walking poles (if you want)
. Optional is a
flashlight
(which hopefully
we won't need).
.
Dress warmly. Temperatures will drop as the night
progresses.
.
If we cancel due to weather, we will try to let everyone
know by noon that day.
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Please bring a check or exact cash - $10 if you are a
non-member.
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Should you need to cancel, please let us know, as we
usually have a waiting list.
Additional Info:
About ten months out of the year, Durango Nature Studies takes groups of 10-15 people on two-hour full moon hikes at various locations throughout the area. A trained naturalist leads these hikes and participants learn about the local flora and fauna, current happenings in the natural world, nighttime senses and astronomy events.
Full moon hikes are not an exercise in fitness. Instead, they a chance to slow down and notice the cooling, quieting world around us. Hikes are geared to the slowest member of the group, and are generally led with no specific destination in mind, other than a good place to view the rising moon. They are recommended to those of moderate fitness level or above. Families are welcome, but please remember that this may not be the best hike for children younger than age 9 (though only a parent knows how far their child can hike without becoming bored or exhausted).
Please note:
No dogs allowed.
For more information, email
Sally or
call us at 970-382-9244,
ext 3
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