Full Moon Hike

Have you ever wanted to hike the dunes under the magical glow of the full moon? This is your chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment and experience what the animals that live in the area see at night. Join a ranger for a full moon hike and see firsthand how these animals survive in the dunes. The Dune Life Nature Trail is rated as moderate. It requires hikers to climb two steep dunes and walk on soft sand. The trail starts down on the desert plain and is level for the first 300 yards before going up a steep slope onto the sand dunes. The trail is one mile (1.61 km) long. You must be able to hike the entire trail. The group must stay together for safety, and no one is permitted to leave the program early to return to the parking area alone. Full moon hikes are offered once a month, May through October, on the night before the full moon.