Sunset & Supermoon Hike

About this event

Experience the beauty of Arabia Mountain at twilight!

Sunset & Moonrise (Supermoon) Nature Hike

What to expect: Unwind with us on a peaceful, ranger-led sunset walk at Arabia Mountain. We’ll begin at the Nature Center before heading out for a gentle 1.5-mile walk to watch the sunset and supermoon moonrise over the granite landscape. Along the way, we’ll explore Arabia’s unique ecosystems, wildlife, and seasonal wonders.

Program leader: Your guide will be Ranger Karsten Bobb, a DeKalb County Park Ranger at Arabia Mountain.

Where to meet: Find Ranger Karsten in the Nature Center (3787 Klondike Rd.).

What to bring: Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and outdoor hiking shoes. You may want to dress in layers (warm early evenings can cool quickly) as well as bring a headlamp or flashlight for the return walk. We also encourage bringing your own reusable water bottle.

Note: Strollers, carts, and other wheeled items are not allowed on top of the mountain. Come prepared to carry anything you want to bring.

Restrooms: Public restrooms are available in front of the Nature Center. You will look for a brown building with red doors.

Recommended ages: This program content is designed for all ages. Please note that participants under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Dogs: Feel free to bring your four legged walking buddy. All dogs must be on a leash for entirety of the program. We ask that dogs also stay out of the solution pits at the peak, and humans pick up any pet waste deposited during the program.

Weather contingency: This program will be held rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe by DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA).

Walking distance: Easy-moderate – Approx. 1.5 miles total on a mix of gravel, rock, and paved surfaces. Suitable for most fitness levels.

Exposure: This walk will be on the exposed mountain, but the sun will be setting/down during the program.

Trail surface & accessibility: This program stays on concrete PATH until the mountain where the trail is on rock and gravel. There are sections of the walk that are quite steep. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Reasonable accommodations may be available upon request. To request an accommodation, please contact the program organizer at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Contact Ranger Karsten: arabiaranger@gmail.com

Program Photos: We love documenting our programs and may share photographs on DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs’ websites, publications, and social media platforms. While participants are welcome to take their own photos, photographs taken by staff are generally intended for County documentation and promotional purposes and are not routinely distributed to participants.

Register here or at the link below.

From Davidson–Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve