Full Moon Hikes

Full Moon Hikes moving to Recreation.gov

Beginning May 8, those planning to join a ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon National Park will be able to make reservations online via Recreation.gov.

This will replace the old system, in which visitors were required to attend a 4 p.m. ticket lottery at the Visitor Center on the day of the hike.

Tickets for each month’s hike will be released in two phases, with 15 tickets released 14 days in advance and an additional 10 tickets released five days in advance. Tickets will be released at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, and will be first-come, first-served. Individual reservations are limited to six tickets each. A $1 processing fee per reservation will cover the cost of Recreation.gov services.

 

NPS Photo / Gaelyn Olmsted

 

You are cordially invited to celebrate Bryce Canyon's thrilling Night-Life! Check your calendar and join us for a uniquely "Bryce" experience.

During full moons, when the mix of shadows and moonlight cause the hoodoos to take on strange new personalities, we offer 1-2 mile-long moonlit hikes. Join a ranger to learn about our moon, your national park, and to experience the unforgettable interaction of the two.

 

Example of a permissible shoe for full moon hikes. You must wear or bring your lug traction footwear when getting your lottery ticket.

General Rules

Due to the nature of this special activity all participants must agree to the following rules:

• Children 7 and younger are not permitted.
• Hiking boots or hiking shoes (lug soles) in good condition are required for your safety and the safety of Park Staff and other Participant(s).
• White light flashlights, headlamps are not allowed to be used during the hike (you may bring them for later use). Red light flashlights and headlamps are permitted as necessary. Flash photography may be permitted under key restrictions.
• Bring drinking water and a jacket - night time temperatures can be cold.
• Due to steep and rocky trails this activity is not wheelchair accessible.

 

How to Sign Up

The number of visitors we can accommodate on our Full Moon Hikes is limited for safety reasons. Tickets for each month’s hike are released via Recreation.gov in two phases:

• 15 tickets released 14 days in advance
• An additional 10 tickets released five days in advance

Tickets are released at 10 a.m. Eastern Time/8 a.m. Mountain Time, and are first-come, first-served. Individual reservations are limited to six tickets each. A $1 processing fee per reservation covers the cost of Recreation.gov services.

Visit Recreation.gov to reserve your tickets.

Check-In Process

• After securing a ticket for the hike, participants must check in at the Visitor Center during regular operating hours the day of the hike for that night's hike location. Please bring your confirmation e-mail with you.
• Rangers will confirm that all participants have appropriate footwear beginning the hike. Hiking boots or hiking shoes (lug soles) in good condition are required for your safety and the safety of park staff and other participants.
• Please note that hikes may be canceled for cloudy skies or temperatures less than 10 degrees Farenheit (-12C).

 

2024 Moon Hike Schedule

DAY	DATES	TICKET INFO	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NA	Feb	Ticket Required	For registration, read lottery info above.
25/Mon	Mar	Ticket Required	For registration, read lottery info above.
23/Tues	Apr	Ticket Required	For registration, read lottery info above.
22/Wed	May	Ticket Required	Register via Recreation.gov. 15 tickets released 14 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern; 10 additional tickets released 5 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern.
20/Thurs	Jun	Ticket Required	Register via Recreation.gov. 15 tickets released 14 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern; 10 additional tickets released 5 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern.
20/Sat	Jul	Ticket Required	Register via Recreation.gov. 15 tickets released 14 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern; 10 additional tickets released 5 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern.
19/Mon	Aug	Ticket Required	Register via Recreation.gov. 15 tickets released 14 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern; 10 additional tickets released 5 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern.
17/Tues	Sept	Ticket Required	Register via Recreation.gov. 15 tickets released 14 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern; 10 additional tickets released 5 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern.
16/Wed	Oct	Ticket Required	Register via Recreation.gov. 15 tickets released 14 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern; 10 additional tickets released 5 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern.
16/Sat	Nov	Ticket Required	Register via Recreation.gov. 15 tickets released 14 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern; 10 additional tickets released 5 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern.
15/Sun	Dec	Ticket Required	Register via Recreation.gov. 15 tickets released 14 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern; 10 additional tickets released 5 days in advance at 10 a.m. Eastern.

 

Winter Full Moon Snowshoe Hike

Possible November - March (snowpack depth must exceed 16")

During Winter full moons when snow levels are at 16" or higher, we offer our full moon hikes as a snowshoe activity for free. All other moon hike details remain the same, but the addition of snowshoes does make this a more strenous activity. Come visit the Visitor Center or explore our website for additional Winter Activity information.

 

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