Moonlit Hike Series – Beaver Moon “Freezing Moon” (Hike 2 of a 6 part series)

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Moonlit Hike Series
Location (Google Maps): Black Creek Provincial Park

Hike Leader(s): Bill Floyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: ~ 3 1/2 km

Description

Join us for hike two of a six part Full Moon Hike Series (October - March).

Our hike starts with a short, sandy beach walk to the entrance of this magical mixed forest trail.  This 3 1/2 km hike (out and back) is generally on flat and even terrain.  Once we get to the end of the trail we will be on the shores on Lake Huron.  We may walk along the rocks on the shore for a short bit to get a view of the lake (and Stokes Bay).  We will return to the beach on the same trail.

When we return to the beach, we will sit on a chair you bring (keep it in your vehicle until after the short hike) or the picnic benches that are there.  The plan is to sit and gaze at the full moon and stars while sipping on the hot chocolate (bring your own mug) and treats.

We are soooooo pleased to share that Brenda Stewart, PBTC Archivist, will be joining us on this hike.  Brenda will share stories / history of this area.

Sunset is 4:45pm

The moon rises at 4:29pm from the NE.

Start time is 6:00pm

Dress comfortably and wear sturdy shoes.   Illuminate your path with a red light headlamp/flashlight. The time commitment is about 2 1/2 hours. See you there!"

You can learn more about Black Creek Provincial Park here: https://visitlionshead.ca/profile/black-creek-provincial-park/1575/

Duration: 2 - 2  1/2 hours

Full Moon Hiking Series

• stay tuned for further hike registrations in this series

Date

Name

Thursday, October 17th @ Lindsay Tract
Hunter’s Moon

• Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.

Friday, November 15th @ Black Creek Provincial Park (Sandy beach)
Beaver Moon

• Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.

Sunday, December 15th @ Cape Chin (info to follow)
Cold Moon

• Evocative of winter’s chill

Monday, January 13th
Wolf Moon

• named after howling wolves

Wednesday, February 12th (possible cross country or snowshoe)
Snow Moon

• named after the snow on the ground.

Friday March 14th
Worm Moon

• The Worm Moon gets its name from the earthworms that come out when the soil warms up. The worms provide food for birds and other animals.