Enjoy the beauty of a quiet evening in the canyons while learning the techniques of hiking at night without flashlights, using only your night vision. Note that the moon will be new (i.e. not present) so this 3-mile hike with an 1800-foot elevation change is recommended for experienced hikers who would like to learn night hiking techniques. In order to preserve our night vision, flashlights will not be used. Please bring a flashlight with red lens or red LEDs for safety reasons, and a baseball-type hat.
Baker Canyon is the perfect location to observe the sights and sounds of twilight. You may encounter tarantulas, darkling beetles, coyotes, bobcats, bats, and nocturnal birds like owls and poorwills. Learn about the adaptations of nighttime creatures, observe the night sky, and experience the rich sensory tapestry of nighttime in the wilderness.
Please review the Difficulty Ratings on the brown banner above before registering. Understanding the 1-through-5 ratings system will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.
Activity Details
- Date:
- Thursday, October 24, 2013
- Time:
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Duration (hours:minutes):
- 2:30
- Type:
- Interpretive
- Organization:
- OC Parks
- Area:
- Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
- Staging Area:
- Baker
- Difficulty:
- 3
- Distance:
- 3 miles
- Elevation Change:
- 600 feet
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- Registration has closed.
Registration is closed for this activity..
