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Full Moon Hike: West Rattlesnake

February 12 @ 8:00 pm10:00 pm

Many Indigenous tribes have a ceremony appreciating the moons cycle each full moon. Come join Emma and Miranda on a 2.0 mile hike up West Rattlesnake where we will come together and appreciate its long history with indigenous Americans, we can set new years goals and do self reflection as this was usually practiced on the first full moon of the year. Whether you are curious about Indigenous culture or not, this is the perfect time to settle in to the new year and appreciate the environment around us!
Credit: Dave Govatski/USFWS

Location

West Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead
About one third of the Rattlesnakes are located on the Armstrong Natural Area, owned by the University of New Hampshire. Five Finger Point is also owned by UNH, and the lands surrounding these conservation areas are privately owned. Other partners include Squam Lakes Conservation Society (who owns East Rattlesnake Preserve), Pinehurst Association (of which Lakes Region Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement on a portion of land), Webster Land Co, and Rockywold Deephaven Camps (where SLCS holds an easement on a portion of land).

What to bring

Participants should be sure to have appropriate attire and layering for winter hiking. Extra layers, comfortable water resistant hiking shoes, and snowshoes and/or microspikes may be needed depending on conditions. A headlamp preferrably with the red light setting is also reccomended as we will be hiking in the dark. The SLA can provide snowshoes & microspikes for up to six participants. Other snow hiking gear may be available upon request. Snacks are welcome as we will be taking breaks on the trail.

Not sure what to pack? Check out our Winter Day Hiking Checklist for some ideas. Feel free to reach out to the SLA with any questions!

Meet this week's guide

Emma Murray is a LRCC americorps member. She loves to spend time outside and will talk your ear off about trees. She got her Bachelors in Environmental Biology with a minor in Forestry from SUNY ESF in Syracuse, New York. She spends her free time hiking, reading fantasy books and knitting a beautiful sweater that she's almost done with.
SLA's Adventure Ecology trips
Throughout the year, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.

The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.
Lakes Region Conservation Corps
The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas

Details

Date:
February 12
Time:
8:00 pm–10:00 pm
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