Full Moon Night Hike No.12 (Beaver Moon)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia
Category: Moonlight Hikes
Location (Google Maps):

We will meet at Oakville Parking Lot 11B at 213 Water Street. I will have my tailgate up on my white Nissan Qashqai.

Hike Leader(s): Joe Borges Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Easy - Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8.5 km

Description

The November Full Moon is the Beaver Moon
And will be a supermoon, the first in a series of three consecutive supermoons (November, December, January). A supermoon occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, called perigee.

Because it’s a supermoon, it may appear slightly larger and brighter than a typical full Moon—up to 8% larger in diameter and 16% brighter. For most casual observers, the difference is subtle, but it’s more noticeable if compared to a micromoon, when the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth. Being near perigee and full, this Moon can also produce slightly higher tides, known as perigean spring tides or king tides, especially along coastlines, though the effect is modest.
Why Is It Called the Beaver Moon?
This is the time of year when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges, having laid up sufficient food stores for the long winter ahead. During the fur trade in North America, it was also the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts.

Reference: THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Our Hike Details:
We’ll be walking through DT Oakville to the lake, across Sixteen Mile Creek, down toward Tannery Park, we’ll stop at the Tannery Hill Observation Deck and then down along the lake towards Waterworks Park and the Indigenous gathering circle. We’ll then head back along the lake, through the marina and back over the bridge to our cars. The views of the lake and Moon should be excellent if we get a clear night. We'll also try to hit as many of the Oakville Stairs. If anyone is interested we can go to the Tim Horton’s for a warm drink afterwards.

We’ll meet at Oakville Parking Lot 11B at 213 Water Street, along the river.
Please plan to arrive by 6:00 pm so we can get everyone registered and head out at 6:15 pm.

• Bring at least 1.5 litres of water and any snacks you need.
• Wear sturdy, comfortable hiking footwear.
• Dress for the weather, with layers and poles if you use them.
• Also headlamp or flashlight. You can leave them off and use them when needed.

To view our route on AllTrails, please visit:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-cec9bde?u=m&sh=4wexyx

If this is your third hike in the series you qualify for the Iroquoia Full Moon badge – new for 2026! Cost is $10 for BTC Members and $15 for non-members. Badges can be picked up at this hike if you pre-order and pay through Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Badges - Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club

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