Full Snow Moon Hike

Cowles Mountain (Barker's Way) 6951 Barker Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Continue your year of lunar adventures with us under the Full Snow Moon. Traditionally, this name reflects February's deep, nourishing snows—a promise of spring water to come. We'll hike the familiar switchbacks of Cowles as the winter dusk settles, our breath visible in the cool air, reaching the summit just as this brilliant moon crests...

Full Worm Moon Hike

Cowles Mountain (Barker's Way) 6951 Barker Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Feel the earth waking up under the light of the Full Worm Moon. This name celebrates the softening soil and the reappearance of earthworm casts—the first quiet invitations to spring robins. We'll ascend Cowles Mountain in the gentle evening light, watching for early wildflowers and listening to the changing sounds of dusk. Reaching the summit for...

Full Pink Moon Hike

Cowles Mountain (Barker's Way) 6951 Barker Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Don't be fooled—hike with us under the delightful Full Pink Moon! Its charming name doesn't come from its color, but from the vibrant pink blooms of wild creeping phlox, one of spring's earliest heralds. We'll climb Cowles Mountain as the blue hour descends, with the scent of sage and chaparral in the air. The summit rewards...

Full Flower Moon Hike

Cowles Mountain (Barker's Way) 6951 Barker Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Immerse yourself in the abundance of spring under the Full Flower Moon. As its name suggests, this moon shines down on a world erupting in blossoms, when meadows are lush and life is in full flourish. We'll take a celebratory hike up Cowles Mountain, passing through fragrant brush and enjoying the longer, gentle evening. From the...