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La Quinta Full Moon Hike

  • La Quinta Cove Trails Parking Lot Calle Tecate and Avenida Bermudas La Quinta, CA, 92253 United States (map)

LIMITED TICKETS! Experience a hike by moonlight! See the beauty of the shadows and wash of moonlight over our mountains. We will be looking for all types of night creatures along the trail. Our astronomers will have their telescope set-up to view the night sky. This is a family friendly easy 3-mile loop hike with 150 feet elevation gain. The trail is 6 feet wide at the beginning and narrows to 2 feet wide with cobbled, uneven desert terrain. Bring 1 liter of water per person, headlamp or flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to your group departure time. Ticket is required for check-in. Ticket reservations begin 7 days prior to the event. Your tax deductible, minimum suggested donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

NOTE: CHECK WEATHER BEFORE DEPARTING, TELESCOPES WILL BE CANCELLED FOR HEAVY CLOUD COVER, WINDS OR RAIN.

UTM coordinates: 33.648969, -116.309324

For more information call: 760-568-9918 ext. 27.

WE HAVE GROUPS OF 15 PEOPLE LEAVING AT 15 MINUTE INTERVALS. REGISTER FOR THE TIME YOU WANT BELOW:

Earlier Event: January 9
Rancho Mirage Full Moon Hike
Later Event: January 10
Night Sky Stars Observation - CANCELLED