Howl At The Moon!

Howl At The Moon!

Experience the Canadian Rockies and Purcells in a whole new light!  Our monthly Full Moon hikes take place in and around Canmore, Alberta, and the Columbia Valley and Golden in British Columbia.  These hikes are designed to get you outside to enjoy the beauty of a summer’s night.

Learn more about the stars, nocturnal animals, and things that go bump in the night. Feel your senses heighten as the darkness sets in. Howl at the moon, feel the wind on your face, and your feet on the ground. Do a little something different this month and join our monthly Full Moon Hike. We can promise a memorable experience!

Proceeds from this hike will be donated to animal rescue efforts in the Bow Valley and Columbia Valley.

Level of difficulty

Easy–moderate
  • Distance7 km
  • Elevation gain400 m
  • PackDay pack
  • On the move6:30 – 11 pm

This is an easy-intermediate 3-4hour hike. On average, the Full Moon Hikes are 7km with 300-500m of elevation gain.

6-week hiking fitness program (PDF)

Day by day

    • 6:30pm:
    • 6:45pm:

    Start hiking

    • 10:30 -11:00pm:

    Arrive back at the trailhead and/or transportation.

Gear, food & lodging

Included

  • Instruction from an ACMG Guide
  • If needed, a headlamp
  • Safety equipment: Bear Spray, Communication Device, First Aid Kit

You bring

  • Transportation to the trailhead

Kananaskis Country Conservation Pass or National Park Pass depending on where we hike

Personal gear list (PDF)

Photos from the trail

Taken by our guides and guests on this trip.

Where

Canmore, Banff & Columbia Valley

Get Outside is based in Canmore, Alberta — 1.25 hours from Calgary International Airport, 5 km from the entrance to Banff National Park. Multi-day trips start with an in-person pre-trip meeting where we check everyone’s gear and hand out group equipment.

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