Past Activity

Mt Pisgah Sunset/Full Moon

  • Start date: 09/24/2026

  • Start time: 6:00 PM

Description:

Join us for a hike up Mt. Pisgah to see the sunset and a full moon rise. The moon rise is at 6:12 PM and the the sunset is at 7:05 PM. We will aim to get to the top around 6:40 PM so we can see both! Dress for the weather. Headlamp or flashlight. water, snacks

If you don’t have a Lane County parking pass, please allow additional time to purchase one with a Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the fee box by the upper trailhead.
The Sunset/Full Moon hikes start one hour before sunset and one or two days before the actual full moon.

Photo by: Friendly Trail Runner

  • Event Leader: Angie Ruzicka

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-521-6840

  • Event Leader Email: angie.ruzicka@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader: Darko Sojak

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: Mt Pisgah, West Trailhead (Main Parking Lot)

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2026

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Dress for the weather. Headlamp or flashlight. water, snacks If you don’t have a Lane County parking pass, please allow additional time to purchase one with a Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the fee box by the upper trailhead.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 3

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 1040

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Our group enjoyed a pleasant evening hike to the Pisgah Summit. Due to clouds we weren't able to observe the moon rise or sunset, but we enjoyed cool breezes, crickets chirping, and views of the valley and Cascades.