Contributed photo by Kelly Magalis
Ascend Pisgah Hill by moonlight
Howl at the moon during the 11th Annual Pisgah Hill Preserve Full Moon Trek on Saturday, Feb. 24. The window of opportunity to ascend this 0.6 mile trail will be open from 4-7 p.m. The sun sets at 5:23 p.m., best seen from near the summit where campfires, s’mores and hot cocoa await trekkers. A Royal River Conservation Trust representative will offer brief welcoming remarks at sunset.
The trail is likely to be well-packed suitable for hiking in boots with or without crampons or on snowshoes. While some trailside lighting is provided, be prepared for darkness. Headlamps and flashlights are recommended.
Dogs are welcome if strictly leashed, with attention to pet waste removal.
The trailhead for this event is located at GPS location: 74 Dougherty Road. Parking for this event will be along one shoulder of the road. RSVP using the form posted on the event page of their website rrct.org/events-programs.
Portland Press Herald subscribers can read Patti Mikkelsen’s full column in the Lakes Region Weekly at https://www.pressherald.com/2024/02/09/inside-new-gloucester-feb-9/
