Full Moon Hike

Awesome dusk to nighttime hike lead by a ranger. You see the moon as it begins to show and hike until it’s dark and the moon is in full shine. Hike starts at the general store in Bryce, where sunrise loop starts. The hike is free and you sign up at the start of the day when the visitor center opens. These hikes are ONLY done on full moon nights so check the schedule online first. I just finished the hike… technically a snow hike but not enough snow today… so no snow shoes or hiking sticks. Thoses are provided when there’s a lot of snow on the trail. Also during the time when it’s considered a snow hike, you can reserve s spot 48 hours ahead of time. However, when I called I never got anything… no sound, no ring. I just took my chances and asked when I got to the visitor center and there were spots still left! Winter allows 25 people and summer 60.
The ranger was friendly and nice… but we had a quiet group… probably because it was really cold. The hike lasted 2 hours and I learned a lot. You stop at different places and the ranger tells you about the moon, animals in the park, and other little tidbits. Pretty interesting.
The hike is easy going down, but that means going uphill to get back… so I was pretty tired especially since I have been hiking all day. Since its a night hike, no lights are used and the moom is your light. Trust me, its brighter than you think!
I recommend checkinh out this hike if you get the chance. These rangers really love their jobs and are passionate about what they do. What’s better? It’s completely free!!! Your tax dollars at work. Take advantage! However, if you are afraid of thr dark and heights… then this may not be for you.