Full Moon Hikes in Southern California

Full Moon Hikes for Lunatics

Bright lunar light makes some folks a little wiggy—hence the word “lunatic.” Our feeling: You’d have to be crazy NOT to get out and hike under a big full moon from time to time! Here are three trails where silvery light will guide you to some magical mountain views.

Week: 10.10.2019
Regions: Southern CA

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Full Moon Hike Up Westridge Trail in Brentwood

Los Angeles County
Hikes, Dog Friendly
Dog friendly full moon hike Westridge Trail Brentwood
City lights and ocean views: Brentwood’s dog-friendly, 7.4-mile (round-trip) Westridge Fire Road trail offers both, no headlamp required. The full moon is bright enough to light up this exposed trail on your return trip.
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Famous Potato

Full Moon Hike Up Potato Mountain in Claremont

Inland Empire
Hikes
Hike to Potato Mountain in Claremont
On Potato Mountain, you get panoramic views, a great workout, and ... potatoes! The 4.4-mile trail through the foothills of the San Gabriels climbs gradually to the summit of Potato Mountain.
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Ahhh-tumn Yosemite

Fall Getaway to Yosemite's Tenaya Lodge

Sponsored
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Fall colors and fewer people are just a couple of reasons autumn is one of Yosemite’s most beautiful seasons.
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OC Astronomy 101

Full Moon Hike in Black Star Canyon Wilderness

Orange County
Hikes
Full Moon Hike Black Star Canyon Wilderness
A guided full-moon hike of the Mesa Trail loop in Black Star Canyon Wilderness offers access to an area only open to guided tours, safety in numbers, a nifty leg workout, and ... astronomy lessons!
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