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UPCOMING FULL MOON HIKE INFORMATION 
General:
Join DNS for a hike beneath the full moon! A DNS naturalist
will share
knowledge of natural history,
nocturnal animals, local landforms,
and cool moon facts and
legends.
| Date: |
TBA (likely Wednesday,
September 26, 2007) |
| Time: |
TBA |
| Place: |
Purgatory Flats Trail |
| Cost: |
$5/members, $7/non-members |
| Lead Naturalist |
TBA |
| RSVP: |
By noon on the day |
Directions:
From Durango, take Highway 550 north. Trailhead parking lot located DIRECTLY across from Durango Mountain Resort entrance gate, inside the Black Bear townhome development on Tacoma Drive. Stay to the left and follow the signs to the trailhead parking.
Trail Info:
The trail heads straight down through the forest on a set of easy switchbacks eventually opening up in the Purgatory Flats area on Cascade Creek. This is a popular area for overnight camping, or as a rest stop for those hikers going on to the Animas River Trail. Purgatory Flats is a historical grazing area and cattle may be encountered at any time. It is also a good area for bird watching, and numerous species may be spotted from Spring until Fall
USGS Map: Electra Lake
Starting Elevation: 8,700’
Ending Elevation: 8,000’
What to Bring and Additional Info:
. Please bring water,
snacks, good hiking shoes, layers
of clothes and a flashlight (which
hopefully we won't need).
. You may also want to bring bug spray.
.
If we cancel due
to weather, we will try to let everyone know by noon that
day.
. Please bring a check or exact cash
- $5 if you are a member
or $7 if you are a non-member.
.
Should
you need to cancel, please let us
know, as we may have a waiting list.
Additional General 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.
This program made possible in part by San Juan Public Lands
and the San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with Durango
Nature Studies.
For more information, email
Sally
or call us at 970-382-9244,
ext 3 |
