Full Moon Hikes & Walks - The Trustees of Reservations

Full Moon Walks & Hikes

You will find a nighttime experience to remember.

“It is a beautiful and delightful sight to behold the body of the Moon.” – Galileo Galilei

Explore our properties by the light of the full moon and enjoy a nighttime experience that will create life-long memories. From kayak excursions, to yoga, hikes, and more.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, December 10

Saturday, December 10

Chestnut Hill by Moonlight: Campfire Cooking

Chestnut Hill Farm | Southborough

Huddle around a fire and learn new campfire cooking techniques under the Cold Moon!

Wednesday, January 4

Wednesday, January 4

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Wednesday, January 4

Wednesday, January 4

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Thursday, January 5

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Thursday, January 5

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Thursday, January 5

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the moon this winter.

Friday, January 6

Friday, January 6

Full Wolf Moon Hike at Copicut Woods

Copicut Woods | Fall River

Join us to learn the myth, legend, and lore of the Wolf Moon!

Friday, January 6

Friday, January 6

Full Moon Hike at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

Celebrate the full moon with a special evening hike guided by lunar light & led by Appleton staff.

Friday, January 6

Night and Moonlight: A Transcendental Night Hike

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join us under the Full Moon at the Fruitlands Museum for this Transcendental Night Hike.

Friday, January 6

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Friday, January 6

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Friday, January 6

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the moon this winter.

Saturday, January 7

Saturday, January 7

Chestnut Hill by Moonlight: Howling at the Wolf Moon

Chestnut Hill Farm | Southborough

Prowl through our woodlands while howling at the full moon!

Saturday, January 21

Saturday, January 21

New Moon Hike at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

Explore the farm during the new moon under a blanket of stars for a dark and adventurous hike.

Friday, February 3

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Friday, February 3

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Saturday, February 4

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Saturday, February 4

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Saturday, February 4

Saturday, February 4

Chestnut Hill by Moonlight: Exploring Winter Life by the Full Snow Moon

Chestnut Hill Farm | Southborough

What is a quinzee, and how do you make one? Find out on this frosty moonlit adventure!

Saturday, February 4

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the moon this winter.

Saturday, February 4

Saturday, February 4

Young Explorers Full Moon Night Hike

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Calling young explorers! We are taking to the trails of Fruitlands Museum under the light of the full moon to learn about nocturnal animals.

Sunday, February 5

Full Moon Hike at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

Celebrate the full moon with a special evening hike guided by lunar light & led by Appleton staff.

Sunday, February 5

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Sunday, February 5

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Sunday, February 5

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the moon this winter.

Sunday, February 5

Sunday, February 5

Full Snow Moon Hike at Slocums River Reserve

Slocum’s River Reserve | Dartmouth

Join us to learn the myth, legend, and lore of the Snow Moon!

Friday, March 3

Friday, March 3

Adult Night! Full Moon Night Hike

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join us for an adults-only full moon night hike with naturalist and educator, Laurie Nehring, followed by drinks around the fire.

Saturday, March 4

Saturday, March 4

Chestnut Hill by Moonlight: Uncovering Spring by the Full Worm Moon

Chestnut Hill Farm | Southborough

Sip fresh maple water, listen for spring peepers, and search for signs of spring under the March Worm Moon!

Sunday, March 5

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Sunday, March 5

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Monday, March 6

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Monday, March 6

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Monday, March 6

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the moon this winter.

Tuesday, March 7

Full Moon Hike at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

Celebrate the full moon with a special evening hike guided by lunar light & led by Appleton staff.

Tuesday, March 7

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a guided moonlight hike in the Castle Neck dunes with the whole family!

Tuesday, March 7

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes of Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.

Tuesday, March 7

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

Experience World's End under the light of the moon this winter.

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