The Snow Moon Guided Walk at Lake Mansfield is a free, family-friendly evening event hosted by the Great Barrington Land Conservancy from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on January 31st, with participants meeting at the Lake Mansfield beach area. Hot cocoa, hot apple cider, apple cider donuts, and other baked goods will be provided.
Registration required / group size limited
In order to get the best chance of viewing the moon in the early evening we are meeting one day before the full moon, when the moon will rise earlier. We are looking forward to this dusk to dark opportunity to experience sights and sounds the winter forest and lake area.
Please prepare by dressing warmly for winter conditions. Boots are required. Flashlights and Micro spikes are suggested.
The three route options are:
Lakeside Walk
A short, out-and-back walk along the road and walking path beside the lake, heading to the boat launch and returning to the beach.Frozen Lake Loop
A walk around the outskirts of the frozen lake, dependent on wind and weather conditions. Wide-open views of the moon!Woods / Mansfield Trail Walk
A hike through the woods along the Mansfield trail system. This is the longest and most challenging option. It will bring walkers to a higher vantage point with a great view of the moon!
NOTE: Winter conditions are highly changeable, we will be sure to inform registrants if we need to postpone or change this event, please preregister.
Photo by Nelson Wyman, taken on the Riverfront Trail.
