A group of people watch the moon rise
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Moonlight Hike

White Sands National Park · New Mexico

Photo: NPS Photo / Tharon Snuggs

Next time

Monday, Oct 26 · 6:00 PM

Local time at the park

About this program

Have you ever wanted to hike the dunes under the magical glow of the moon? This is your chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment and experience unique stories of the park. Moonlight hikes are offered March through November, on nights surrounding the full moon.

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Elevation at the start
3,938 ft

From the National Park Service. Elevation from USGS.

Upcoming dates

  • Monday, Oct 266:00 PM
  • Tuesday, Nov 244:30 PM

Schedule from the White Sands National Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.

At the park that day

Typical for the date

76° / 38°

Rain about 1 day in 9. 30-year NOAA average at White Sands Natl Mon, NM, 9.2 mi away.

Sunset

6:21 PM

Monday

No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.

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