Name: The Full Beaver and last for the year SUPERMOON Hike - DC OAKES After
Start: 2024-11-15T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-11-15T19:00:00-07:00

This hike starts and ends in the **Harmony Transit Center** just prior to the I25 Overpass. After we will retire to **DC Oakes** just back up the road.

This is a **beautiful hike along the Poudre River**. We hike through the wooded area then i**nto an amazing unobstructed night sky over your heads.** Most of the route is on the cement bike trail, **AND** along the newly opened last of section of the Poudre Trail to be paved from the Environmental Center to the Harmony Road underpass into Timnath.

This hike is approximately 3 to4 miles and takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours plus stops.

**SUNSET TONIGHT IS 4:43pm** and **MOONRISE IS 4:22pm**

This is **last** of four 2024 **SUPERMOONS**

Expect **temperatures after dark to quicky drop from the low 30s into the high 20s.** This is a large open area and prone to both wind and areas of frost. **Please consider weather conditions associated with this event as you dress.**

Farmer's Almanac by Daniel Higgins

## Why Is The November Full Moon Called The Beaver Moon?

America’s largest rodent knows that late autumn is the time to build a home. Beavers get busy this time of year finalizing their lodges, which is one possible explanation as to how the November full Moon became known as the Beaver Moon.

Measuring up to four feet long from the tip of its nose to the end of its paddle shaped tail and weighing in between 35 and 65 pounds, beavers are widespread across the United States. Only the deserts in California and Nevada and parts of Arizona and Utah are devoid of beavers building lodges this time of year.

Beaver chew through deciduous trees with four chisel-like teeth and powerful jaws. The timber combined with small brush and a thick coating of mud and rock forms their homes and supplies the beavers with food for the winter. Snacking on aspen, willow, ash, birch and other hardwood trees allows the beavers to remain inside their lodges most of the winter.

Beaver lodges can reach heights of 6 feet and span as wide as 39 feet. The lodge entrance is located underwater. Inside, the floor inside is often covered in wood shavings that act as bedding and absorb extra moisture.

The lodges or dams can be a source of frustration to landowners who might try to destroy the homes. However, eager beavers are efficient at home repairs. According to a University of New Hampshire extension article: “Beaver pay particular attention to the process of maintaining the dam and a constant water level. In fact, most colonies will rebuild a dam faster than most people can attempt to destroy it.”

Beavers were on the brink of extinction in New Hampshire during the late 19th century. This decline was largely driven by the high demand for beaver pelts, as fur clothing was in vogue during the early 1800s. Beaver pelts reached their thickest during the winter months, and trappers were paid based on the weight of the pelts. As a result, November became a crucial month for beaver harvesting, as trappers didn’t have to deal with heavy snowfall yet.

## Alternative Names For The November Full Moon

The beaver isn’t the only animal inspiring names for November’s full Moon. **To the Cheyenne of the Great Plains it is the “Deer Rutting Moon.”** In the Southeastern region it is the **“Panther Moon” among the Choctaw**. Two birds are honored this time of year too: **“Fledgling Hawk Moon”** to the Hopi of the Southwest, and the “**Turkey Moon”** to the Potawatomi in The Great Lakes region.

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**AFTER THE HIKE - Head over To D.C Oakes**. It is nearly one mile WEST after you exit the Harmony Transit Center turn West (Right) on Harmony Road. Takes the first or second left so get in the left lane early

You are responsible for your own safety and ability assessment, You are responsible for knowing each events' location rules such as parking and fees, hours, etc. Recommend you research routes and weather to determine if this ride is right for you. There are many official sites including Larimer County, City of Fort Collins, City of Windsor and City of Loveland, and the National Weather Service to find the most up to date information on trail and road conditions, weather conditions. etc..

Any general question or concerns, TEXT Bill at 612-963-1846.
Day of event keeping in touch.... TEXT Scott at 619-583-1846.

Thanks, and have a great hike. Bill

P.S - Do not leave a message in the Meetup Comments or Message Board. We do not check these on a regular basis.

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