Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

Mid-Autumn Festival Moon Hike 举头望明月 · 中秋登山赏月

Saturday, September 26, 2026
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Russian Ridge Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
4

On the night of autumn's fullest moon, join Docent Naturalists Catherine Xun, Mari Aldridge, Jianfei Hu, and Naureen Moon for a moderately-paced hike to Borel Hill to watch the moon rise in the east. Wherever you stand, you look up at the same moon with others, a night of reunion known as the Harvest Moon in the West and the Mid-Autumn Festival in the East. You'll celebrate both with moon stories and mooncakes among families, friends, and non-human nature. Led in English and Mandarin, this hike warmly welcomes English-speaking participants. Your route follows the Ridge, Ancient Oaks, and Charquin trails. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after September 12 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close September 25 at 2:00 p.m.

秋夜最圆的一轮明月,正从东方升起。中秋,是华人心中最深的牵挂。月圆人团圆,无论相隔多远,我们望见的都是同一轮明月。西方称它「丰收月」(Harvest Moon),同样庆祝团聚。中秋之际,诚邀您与家人朋友,及山野万物相伴,跟随义务自然解说员 Catherine Xun、Mari Aldridge、Jianfei Hu 和 Naureen Moon,沿 Ridge、Ancient Oaks、Charquin 步道登上 Borel Hill。赏月,品月饼,听月亮的故事。中英双语带领。 但愿人长久,千里共婵娟。 报名须知:需提前预约,9月12日中午12:00 开放报名,9月25日下午2:00 截止。

Where to Meet

Meet at the Russian Ridge Parking Area on the northwest corner of the Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) and Page Mill/Alpine Road intersection (across Skyline Blvd. on the right). Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 40 minutes travel time.

To ensure your experience on a docent naturalist outing is enjoyable please review these activity guidelines.

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