San Diego Full Moon Hike - Cowles Mountain

7001 Golfcrest Dr,San Diego CA 92119

07 March, 2023

Description

Join us for another exciting Full Moon Hike - with Glowsticks - Tuesday, March 7 from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm! Our Full Moon Hikes are fun for all ages and most hiking levels – plus our hikes are pet approved! Our energetic group always has a memorable time filled with awe, laughter, and many photos. Join us as we enjoy San Diego from another point of view and hike to the summit of Cowles Mountain during the Full Worm Moon! Register now and hike with us - we’ll provide the Glow Sticks! Cowles Mountain Trail: The hike to the summit of Cowles Mountain is 3 miles roundtrip on a heavily-trafficked hiking trail. You gain 950ft of elevation during this hike making it a moderate hike with some sections of rock to navigate. The peak of Cowles Mountain sits at 1593ft above sea level making for wonderful Full Moon views. Meeting Point and Parking: We will meet at the Coles Mountain trailhead and parking lot which is located at: 7001 Golfcrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92119 *Note: There are bathrooms and a parking lot at this trailhead. Price: A suggested donation of $5.00 is appreciated and encouraged. Please attend this event even if you do not donate - we want zero barriers for people to come join our events. What to bring: WaterSnacksLayers (Clothing)Headlamp/FlashlightCamera (Tag us #campbum)KidsFriendsTrekking PolesDogs (Leashed)Hiking Boots or Trail ShoesWhy Is It Called the Worm Moon? March’s full Moon goes by the name Worm Moon. For many years, we thought this name referred to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites robins and other birds to feed—a true sign of spring! However, more research revealed another explanation. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver visited the Naudowessie (Dakota) and other Native American tribes and wrote that the name Worm Moon refers to a different sort of “worm”—beetle larvae—which begin to emerge from the thawing bark of trees and other winter hideouts at this time. (source) Sponsored by: Royal Marketing and Design Vertical Hold "San Diego is absolutely beautiful but even as a native, I don't always have the inside scoop. Hiking with Maria has become a spiritual event, even for this atheist. The lunar treks are 100% magic and I highly recommend everyone make the trip at least once." - Gillian Levi"Great, welcoming, and fun for all! The folks behind CampBum make the experience fantastic, and the events and locations are pretty awesome too!" - Caroline Clarke