Super full moon hike Sept. 8 at Washoe Lake State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 7:49pm
Take a Super Full Moon lit hike next Monday and learn some of the backlit history of the Washoe Valley. This is an easy one mile round-trip hike north of Carson City to the gazebo on the Deadman’s Creek trail at the start of the third "Super Moon" of the year.
The moon will be at its “lunar perigee,” meaning it is at its closest point to the earth, also known as a “super full moon.” The scientific term for the phenomenon is "perigee moon." Full Moons vary in size because of the oval shape of the Moon's orbit. The Moon follows an elliptical path around Earth with one side ("perigee") about 50,000 km closer than the other ("apogee"). Full Moons that occur on the perigee side of the Moon's orbit seem extra big and bright.
This phase of the moon happened twice this year already. The first was on July 12, the second, August 10 with the coming Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 phenomenon.
Reservations are required and are limited to 30 participants. Call (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdiss.net to attend.
Provide your name, phone number, and the number of people in your party. Staff will call back to confirm your reservation. Recommend sturdy hiking boot (no flip-flops) and bring water and a flashlight.
WHAT: Super Full Moon Hike
WHEN: Monday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at the overflow parking area. The park is located 18 miles south of Reno and five miles
north of Carson City. Travel on U.S. 395, take the Eastlake Boulevard Exit and park entrances
are on the west side of Eastlake Boulevard.
WHO: This event is open to the public and is sponsored by Nevada State Parks.
COST: There is no charge for the program, but there is a $7/vehicle entrance fee. Nevada residents
receive a $2 discount.
CONTACT: Call 775-687-4319 or e-mail at washoelake@hdiss.net for more information.
MORE: Dogs are not allowed on this hike. “Like” us on Facebook for more information about the park, pictures, and other events!
The Nevada Division of State Parks plans, develops and maintains a system of parks and recreation areas for the use and enjoyment of more than 3.3 million visitors a year. The division was established in 1963 by the Nevada Legislature to form a new state park agency within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The division manages and maintains 23 parks, historic sites and recreation areas in Nevada.
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