Enjoy the beauty of a quiet evening in the canyons on this fascinating three-mile hike. The hike will begin with a short presentation on natural and man-made events that may occur in the night sky, and we will attempt to see the elusive planet Mercury.
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.
Note that the moon will not be present so this hike is recommended for experienced night hikers. In order to preserve our night vision, flashlights will not be used. Please bring a flashlight with a red lens or red LEDs for safety reasons.
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:
- Friday, January 31, 2014
- Time:
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Duration (hours:minutes):
- 2:30
- Type:
- Interpretive
- Organization:
- OC Parks
- Area:
- Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
- Staging Area:
- Baker
- Difficulty:
- 3
- Distance:
- 4 miles
- Elevation Change:
- 700 feet
- Minimum Age:
- 12
- Spaces Left:
- Full
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