Full Moon Hike

At its sight, this primal side of you might take over. Ever heard of the lunar lunacy effect or the Transylvania effect?

While I am happy to report that no one has transformed at HTXoutdoors on a full moon hike…YET, but we do believe in celebrating its beauty with a nice hike.

About the Trail:

We are hiking on an actual trail with hills!  Yes, right here in Houston!  This it not a pathed path which makes it interesting when you hike back at night, in the dark!

What to bring:

• Headlamp or light source (the trees get thick so you’ll need it)
• Water! Summer is here, stay hydrated. It is also good practice to hydrate before your activity
• Bug Spray
• Wear long pants
• Wear sturdy shoes that are okay to get muddy

After the hike, we’ll pick a place and grab something to eat!

Parking WILL BE difficult – Arrive Early!
Parking is limited! Uber if you can.
On the map below, you can park where I put the P’s.

After you park, head to one of the 3 check in points.  
The numbers on the map indicate check in points.
Check-in points close at 7:20pm.

After you check in, head to the back of the running center. We will start the hike from there.

If large crowds and limited parking are not your thing, please check our calendar for other events.

CAR BREAK-INS ARE COMMON
Cars DO get broken into in these parking lots.  You are responsible for your own cars.
If you don’t want it taken, don’t leave it in your car!

We start hiking at 7:30 sharp from the back of the running center. (#3 on map)
With this many people, the hike will be slower than normal. We will go as far as we can.
Expect to walk between 2-4 miles. (we’ll go the pace of the group.)

Also, with such a large group, we cannot wait for you if you’re running late.  Plan to
arrive early so you can find a parking spot & get checked in by 7:20

NOTE: We will not answer calls before or during the event. It is not feasible with this many people.
Please read the map below and if you are unsure about where to go, scope it out this weekend.
Will we see the full moon?
There is no guarantee that we will see the full moon. If it’s cloudy, we might not see it at all.
Also, the sun sets around 8:10pm. So the moon will not be out until close to the end of the hike.

Bring a light source
Flash light, head lamp, phone light.  It will be dark but the end of the hike. Bring a source of light.

Water is required!
It is hot. Bring at least 20 oz of water to carry with you on the hike.  There is not water
available at the check in points or during the hike.  Everyone is responsible for bringing their own water.

No Dogs
This event is not a dog-friendly event.  We do have other events that are dog-friendly
but please leave your dog home for this event.

What happens if it is raining
We do not cancel before the of the event and then we only cancel if it’s dangerous.
If it is raining a little, we will still go but we will alter the route. Hiking on wet trails
cause erosion and is expensive to fix.  Trails are closed after heavy rains.
We will follow the rules for open / closed trails.

Leave No Trace
Put any empty bottles or trash in the garbage cans.
Do not throw garbage on the ground. Noone is there to clean up after you.