Starlight Navigation Hike

Saturday, August 20th from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

The North Star has been mankind's natural compass for thousands of years. Enjoy a relaxing night hike while learning how to identify directional markers using the night sky.

On this three hour hike you will learn:

• -To find the North Star (Polaris)
• -To identify six different constellations
• -To locate three different known stars
• -Tricks and tips of the night sky

This is a community oriented event. Plan on meeting some new people and sharing some stories and laughs. Additionally, we may play a few nighttime navigation games, enjoy a short campfire experience, and learn a variety of other wilderness skills such as Leave No Trace Principles, survival skills, and what to do in case of a bear attack!

Suggested Equipment List:

• Hiking boots or shoes and wool socks
• Warm pants
• Jacket
• Beanie
• One liter of water
• Snacks
• Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
• Small knife
• Camera
• Compass

Hiking distance: 3 miles

Location: Barbour Fork Trail in Idaho Springs - See google maps link

Investment: $20 dollars