Hirundo Full Moon Walk

Join us for a serene Full Moon Walk as we explore the trails under the glow of the moonlight. Experience the peaceful beauty of the forest at night, listen for nocturnal sounds, and connect with nature in a whole new way. Learn about Maine's nocturnal wildlife and their adaptations as we hike along. We will finish up with snacks and moon viewing with telescopes.

Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a magical evening outdoors, this guided hike is perfect for all ages. Bring your sense of adventure and wonder as we immerse ourselves in the natural world after dark!

* This event is limited to ages 8+ due to the temperature, trail conditions/lack of lighting and slightly slower pace of the event

Additional Event information:

Location: 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town Maine - Hirundo Gate 1, Pine Parking Area, Parker Reed Shelter (MAPS BELOW FOR REFERENCE)

How to prepare:

Layers, good hiking shoes, a water bottle, and a flashlight or headlight are all encouraged.

*Be prepared to walk in limited lighting, we will mainly try to use our night vision first so we do not scare off the wildlife and will allow us to see the sky easily. If you bring a flashlight please cover it in a thin layer of red fabric or plastic. The red light allows us humans to see, but most wildlife can’t see the red and it will not harm their vision as heavily. Many headlamps have a red light feature as well!

Distance & Trail Conditions:

We will hike about 1.5 - 2 miles total. The trails are uneven, rocky, and rooted. There is very little elevation change, with 90% of all possible trail routes being completely flat.

Bathrooms:

There is an outhouse available year round. It is ADA accessible, with a long low grade ramp. There is no running water. (Images below)

Directions:

From the South – Take the I-95 N to ME-43 exit 197 to Old Town/Hudson. Turn left onto Rt. 43 (Hudson Rd). Go west 4.75 mi and look for the large red sign on your right. Turn into Gate 1 and follow the dirt road for ~1/2 mile to the Pine Tree parking area. (MAPS BELOW)

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Policies:

Weather Policy

Hirundo will cancel a program when weather presents an unsafe condition for participants. In most cases, decisions for afternoon or evening programs will be made 4 hours prior to the event. For morning programs, the decision will be made by 6pm the evening prior. Due to the unpredictability of the weather, Hirundo reserves the right to cancel programs at any point when it is deemed unsafe. Participants will be notified of cancellations via the contact info provided at registration.

Full Moon programming (hikes, paddles) will not be canceled due to cloud coverage, and unobstructed views of the moon are not guaranteed.

Refund Policy

If Hirundo cancels a program/event a full refund will be issued to every participant. The refund will be issued via Eventbrite and may take several days to complete. Cancellations and notice of refunds will be sent to the email provided on eventbrite at time of registration.

Ticket Holder must request a refund on a program they can no longer attend 5 days prior to the event.

Requests for refunds less than 5 days before the event or after the event will not be honored.

Rain Date Policy

Hirundo may choose to offer an alternative rain date for some events. This date will be posted at the time of event advertising and the ticket holder commits to being available for either date. No refunds will be given to ticket holders who cannot attend the rain-date unless they request a refund more than 5 days prior to the rescheduled date