🌔 ✨ Near Full Moon Hike @ Powell Butte ✨ (4–6 miles) 🌖

When: Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Time: 4:00–7:00 pm
Location: End of SE Powell Butte Pkwy (16808 SE Powell View Ct)
Distance: ± 4–6 miles
Elevation: ± 600 ft
Pace: 2–2.5 mph moving average
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate — expect a couple moderate inclines
Duration: ± 3 hours

🌖 Wolf Moon - One Day Before Full (approaching full) in Gemini ♊️
🌇 Sunset: 4:40 pm
🌙 Moonrise: ~7:40 pm (NE)
🌓 Phase: Waxing Gibbous @ ~97% illumination
📏 Distance from Earth: ~362,000 km (225,000 mi)
🌍 Supermoon? ❌ No

🪐 Planet Pairing:Jupiter, high and bright in the evening sky
✨ Indigenous Moon Name (Option B)
Ojibwe (Anishinaabe):
🌾 Gichi-manidoo Giizis
(GHEE-chee muh-NIH-doo GHEE-zis)
🌀 “Great Spirit Moon” - associated with deep winter reflection
🌕 Fun Fact
🐺 The name “Wolf Moon” comes from wolves howling near villages during midwinter scarcity, when food was hard to find and nights were long.
📌 Indigenous moon names vary by Nation and region and reflect local seasonal knowledge and language traditions.

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🌑 Our silent sentinel stabilizes our planet’s axial wobble, regulates tides, and reflects radiation from the sun to us.
Among countless other influences, the Moon has been an integral part of our planet, all its inhabitants, and our culture at large.
🌒 Let’s partake in a long-established tradition of walking at night by the light of our celestial sibling and sharing stories and spaces together.
🌓 We will begin with plenty of light, but expect to be hiking at dusk and in the dark.
🔴 Red-light filters or lenses strongly preferred
If you do not have a red lens, you will be expected to hike behind those that do.
🔦 Headlamps and/or flashlights are mandatory
🚫 Phone lights are not acceptable substitutes.
🌔 We may be at the summit looking for the moonrise as expected, but this is not guaranteed.
Moonrise timing can vary depending on where it crests over the horizon.
🌄 Sometimes the moon rises before sunset, in which case we’ll simply enjoy both presences together if possible.

Be malleable. Learn to adapt.

🌕 Weather & Comfort
🧥 Bring layers — it can still get cold and is often windy at the top of Powell Butte.
🌧️ Cloudy or rainy weather will not cancel the hike — come rain-ready.
🥪 There will be time to eat snacks and use the “toilet-trees” at the summit.
⏳ Expect to linger up top (about an hour if weather permits), not moving, as we enjoy each other’s company and the often-taken-for-granted cosmic spectacle.
🌛 This is not exactly beginner-friendly.
We’ll be hiking 4–6 miles in low-light conditions with some elevation gain.
That said, we will not be moving fast — if you’re a beginner looking for a slightly challenging experience, this could be a good fit.

🚗 Parking & Transportation
🌜 This event is in town, so no organized carpool.
If you need a ride, coordinate in the Event Chat.

🌚 No parking fees. Neighborhood street parking only.
Parking is limited — arrive early if unfamiliar with the area.
✅ You may park on SE Circle Ave.
🚫 If you are at:
• 148th Ave entrance
• Center St
• Main visitor center parking lot
YOU ARE AT THE WRONG LOCATION.

Meetup Coordinates: 45.48665° N, 122.48994° W📍
Trailhead Coordinates: 45.48665° N, 122.48994° W📍

Be Prepared
• A positive attitude, sense of wonder and wish to be a part of a greater community of truly amazing people❤️
• Weather appropriate clothing/Adjustable layers 🧤
• Food, WATER, Snacks and anything you’ll need/want to be comfortable🥪💧
• Our events are cannabis friendly; enjoy responsibly🦉
• Valuables - Better safe than sorry, leave them at home or secure them out of sight in vehicles🚫 = 💍👜📦
• Remember, ALL metrics are estimates only and may be subject to change without notice⚖️
• Community and Respect: Following the event rules is mandatory. Adherence to community guidelines ensures safety and enjoyment for all.

Expectations
*Safety Comes First!* 🚑
If you're feeling under the weather, please skip this hike. We prioritize the health and safety of our group!
*The Golden Rule* 📯
No one gets left behind. Hike as a cohesive unit from start to finish

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