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, April 1

Saturday, April 1

Chestnut Hill by Moonlight: Blossoming Spring by the Pink Moon

Chestnut Hill Farm | Southborough

Sip dandelion tea and honor spring's awakening under the Pink Moon!

Tuesday, April 4

Tuesday, April 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.

Tuesday, April 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!

Tuesday, April 4

Full Moon Hike at Notchview Reservation

Notchview | Windsor

Full Moon hike at Notchview Reservation

Wednesday, April 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.

Wednesday, April 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!

Wednesday, April 5

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

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

Wednesday, April 5

Full Moon Hike: Peaked Mountain

Peaked Mountain | Monson

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Thursday, April 6

Thursday, April 6

Full Moon Owl Prowl at Fruitlands

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

We are taking to the trails of the Fruitlands Museum to see who-who-who might be out and about in the dark night woods.

Thursday, April 6

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

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

Thursday, April 6

Thursday, April 6

Full Pink Moon Hike

Lyman Reserve | Buzzards Bay

Watch the moon rise over Buttermilk Bay

Friday, April 7

Full Moon Hikes 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, April 7

Full Moon Hike at Ward Reservation

Charles W. Ward Reservation | Andover

Join Within Wildlight for a mindful hike up Holt Hill and center yourself with a guided meditation

Thursday, April 13

Thursday, April 13

Preschool Farm Explorers at Powisset Farm

Powisset Farm | Dover

Calling all preschoolers! Spring is here and the farm is waking up.

Wednesday, May 3

Full Moon Hike: Peaked Mountain

Peaked Mountain | Monson

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Thursday, May 4

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

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

Thursday, May 4

May the 4th: Full Moon and Stargazing

Cornell Farm | Dartmouth

Explore trails under the moonlight with us at Cornell Farm

Thursday, May 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, May 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!

Friday, May 5

Full Moon Hikes 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, May 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, May 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.

Friday, May 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!

Friday, May 5

Full Moon Hike at Ward Reservation

Charles W. Ward Reservation | Andover

Warm up by walking to the top of Holt Hill then settle into the silence with a guided meditation

Sunday, May 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.

Sunday, May 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!

Friday, June 2

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

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

Friday, June 2

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, June 2

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, June 3

Full Moon Hikes at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

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

Saturday, June 3

Full Moon Hike at World’s End

World’s End | Hingham

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

Saturday, June 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, June 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!

Saturday, June 3

Full Moon Hike: Peaked Mountain

Peaked Mountain | Monson

Explore trails under the moonlight with Adventure East

Sunday, June 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.

Sunday, June 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!

Owl Prowls

We are taking to the trails and dunes to see who-who-who might be out and about in the woods and dunes.

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