Perseids Meteor Shower
Hiking tour
Tuesday, Aug. 12th, 2025
We will be offering two different hiking options - an easy to moderate option or an adventurous option.
Can’t make it for the 12th? We have Perseids Canoe Tours available on Aug. 15, 16 & 17th. The nights surrounding the peak will also provide the opportunity to see meteors!
The Perseids begin on July 17th and end on August 24th. Please book our Moonlight & Starlight Canoe Tour for any other days.
Photo by Christian Heeb
ABOUT THE TOUR
Adventure: Join us on a high alpine lake for a night of celestial wonder! Far from any city lights, with the moon starting below the horizon and rising as we near the end of our time on the water, there will be minimal light pollution, allowing the Perseids meteor shower to truly shine!
Naturalist Guided Experience: We will be offering two different hiking options: an easy - moderate hike or an adventurous hike. For both hikes, we will journey to one of the many stunning buttes in the area, providing us an incredible view of the night sky. We are also running a Perseids Canoe Tour on Aug. 12, 15, 16 & 17th if you’d prefer to take to the lakes!
During your journey, our naturalist guides will highlight the stunning geography, flora, and fauna of the area. They may impart an understanding of the heaven’s starlight illuminating the night sky. Age-old stories and myths mixed with astronomy will enlighten just as the stars and moon do!
DETAILS
$120 per person
Recommended for children 12 and older
DEPARTURE TIME:
Easy - Moderate Hike: Aug 12th | 7:45pm - 11:15pm
Adventurous Hike: Aug 12th | 7:00pm - 11:30pm
Tour Difficulty:
Easy - Moderate: We will hike over a stunning lava flow, finding a scenic clearing that will give us incredible views of the skies above! Although subjective, we rate this hike as easy-moderate. Total distance (round trip) will be about 3 miles with minimal elevation gain.
Adventurous: We will venture into the Cascades, gaining about 1500ft of elevation. Our destination will give us a stunning 360 degree view of the surrounding landscape, making it a perfect location to watch the Perseids! Total distance (round trip) will be about 4 miles.
Transportation: Departing from our office, 30-45 minutes one-way
TOUR INCLUDES
Professional naturalist guide & award-winning interpretation
Gear: headlamps
Drinks: Hot Cocoa
Treats: Local dessert from Sparrow Bakery
Gluten-free options for dessert are available.
Please request ahead of time.
Transportation departing from our office
PLEASE BRING
Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)
Layers: warm clothing including a shell jacket for variable weather. The temps will drop at night!
Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, camera, blanket or camp chair highly recommended for the viewing, daypack (optional)
Weather & Visibility: We are fortunate to be on the dry side of the Cascades, getting over 300 days of clear skies and sunshine per year. With that said this tour will run regardless of rain or cloudy skies. You can learn more about our weather policy here.
Photo by Jay Geib
