Moon lit night Hike at Memorial Park (+/-5 miles)

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PAID PARKING $2 for 3 hours, free after 9pm. Cash, credit card, or app
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Sunset is at 530pm-ish. Come enjoy some stress relieving time in the woods of Memorial Park and get to know some of your NEO brethren better. :-) Full moon this month is the "snow" moon.

If the trails are water logged we have other options like the arboretum next door, the lieberman loop, or the picnic loop . We'll keep an ear and eye open for the OWLS 🦉that live in the woods.

Be sure to bring bug spray, a headlamp (approx 125 lumens or adjustable to approximately 125, anything over 200 is too bright) and comfy tennis shoes or boots with good tread. For restrooms the running center closes @ 7pm (6pm Nov-Feb). At the far end of the parking lot and running track, next to the "Rally" pavillion, is another set of restrooms. Parking @ the running center is NOW $2 for 3 hours. Free after 9pm. Cash, credit card or the parking app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sharewire.parkhouston

We will head out onto the trail about 5 minutes after event time. I'll chat abit about the trails and NEO during those 5 minutes. .

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These night hikes are great for first time hikers because they are fewer miles but with elevation and slopes, much cooler at night.

They are a good way to introduce your kids to hiking and assess their fitness level and attention span before bringing them on one of the regular hikes. Bring a snack and plenty of water for them. This hike is not stroller friendly...the trails are narrow and bumpy with many roots and elevation ups and downs, slopes.

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Dogs are welcome but must be friendly, and they must stay on a leash at all times...no exceptions. There could be multiple dogs, so be sure they are not dog aggressive.

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From 610, head east on Woodway Dr. You will pass the Arboretum/Nature Center. Stay to your right. Right after you go under the railroad tracks you will turn right @ the stoplight onto N. Picnic Loop. Make a right into the running center parking lot.

There is another event, "Fireside snack & chat" 30 minutes after this event @ the Eastern Glades section of Memorial park, 5 min drive down Memorial dr. Bring something to eat or go pick something up and join us after the hike. I just have to find which Pavillion is available and to set up. I'll post a comment of which location in the "Fireside" event page.

If you love off of the sidewalk hiking areas like Terry Hershey then Memorial Park dirt trails are great. If you have some suggestions for other places, please let me know. I look forward to seeing you all!

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What to bring:
Flashlight or headlamp (approx 125 lumens, no brighter than 200)
Water/hydration/electrolytes
Snack
Shoes with good treads
BUG SPRAY