Full Moon Hikes for a Fun Date Night

It seems the masses of people who love to hike would be foolish not to take advantage of an adventure like this. I just might myself...

It's always a good idea to take a walk, hike, or ride during the evenings of a full moon. I used to go on Full Moon Horse Rides, which were always so much fun! It makes me wonder why I haven't made the effort to do those these past few years! I'm going to re-commit! It's just too beautiful to miss! And I think it would make for a great 'Date Night'

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A Free Full Moon Hike on Hurricane Ridge is planned for this summer with select dates until September. Of course, I was thinking this might be fun for a "Singles Group" too.

What is a Full Moon Hike

The full moon hike is about “a mile into the sky” and takes place in Port Angeles, Washington.

“As the sun sets and the moon rises, hike at your own pace along this 1.6-mile (one way) paved trail, climbing 700 ft to the top of Hurricane Hill in the Olympic National Park. Save the date for these amazing astronomer-led hikes,” they state.

“An astronomer will interpret the night sky. Bring sturdy and dress warmly—evenings in the mountains can be cool, even in summer.”

If you are interested in joining, there are two dates remaining in the 2024 Full Moon Hikes to Hurricane Hill, that are on Monday, August 19th with the hike kicking off at 8:30 am, and Tuesday, September 17th, and that hike starts at 7:30 pm.

The 3-mile round trip hike starts at the meeting point, at the Hurricane Hill trailhead. The trailhead is a 1.5-mile drive beyond the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center.

Take a date on a Full Moon Hike

No reservations are needed, and be sure to wear sturdy shoes. As well, a constellation tour will occur at the top of Hurricane Hill!

While the program is free, you must pay a fee to enter Olympic National Park.

If you’re interested in other evening hikes, you can also check out the 2024 Dark Sky Telescope Programs at Hurricane Ridge.