Harvest Full Moon Hike with City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

September’s full moon presents us with a unique hiking opportunity - a sunset over the continental divide and an almost simultaneous moonrise over the great plains. Join City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Recreation Coordinator, Dakota Anderson, to experience the beauty of both these sights. This moderate hike (2 miles, ~300ft of elevation gain) will be taken at a slow pace to soak in the views as we head to the west side of Flagstaff Summit for the sunset and then over to the east side to enjoy the rising Harvest Moon.

Note: This program will happen rain or shine, unless lightning is in the area. While this is a moderate hike, expect some sections of rocky/steep terrain.

Plan: Meet at the Flagstaff Nature Center (a $5 cash parking fee is required for vehicles not registered in Boulder County). Please bring layers appropriate for the weather, at least 1L of water, proper hiking footwear, and a headlamp.

Difficulty - Easy

Total gain: 300ft

Round trip length: 2 miles

Dogs: Allowed

Kids: Allowed

Suggested Gear:

Headlamp!

Water (plenty of water) (1 to 2 liters)

Dress in layers and either wear or carry:

Hat Warm Hat/Bennie and baseball cap

Gloves

Hiking Poles

Hand Warmers

Fleece or Wind-Block jacket

Waterproof shell/jacket

Hiking pants

Hiking boots

Smart wool hiking socks

Sunglasses

30 spf sunscreen

TP (in Ziploc bag)

Personal First Aid Kit (team leaders will each have first aid kits)

Personal Medications

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