Midnight Trails: Hiking Under the Moon & Stars: A Guide to Night Hiking and Astronomy on the Trail (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798297551725)

Midnight Trails: Hiking Under the Moon & Stars is a deeply personal journey into the art, challenge, and quiet magic of exploring the wilderness after sunset. Told entirely from the author's own first-hand experiences, it's more than a how-to guide - it's a lantern held high for anyone curious about stepping onto a trail when the rest of the world is asleep.
Across fifteen richly detailed chapters and an extensive resources section, you'll walk alongside the author through moonlit ridges, fog-shrouded valleys, and quiet forests where the air is thick with scent and sound. Each page blends practical instruction - gear, navigation, safety, and wildlife awareness - with reflective storytelling that captures the raw beauty and occasional unpredictability of hiking in darkness.
You'll learn:

• How to prepare for the unique demands of night hiking - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• How to navigate using the moon, stars, and natural landmarks when technology fails.
• How to read trails by shadow, scent, and sound, and how to deepen your sensory awareness.
• How to approach wildlife encounters with respect and composure.
• How to adapt to seasonal changes and extreme conditions after dark.

From the first spark of curiosity to the quiet moments after returning home, Midnight Trails invites you into a slower, more attentive way of moving through the world - one that sees the night not as an obstacle, but as a partner in adventure.
Whether you're a seasoned hiker looking to expand your skills, or a newcomer drawn to the mystery of the trail after dark, this book will equip you with the tools, confidence, and mindset to hike safely, intentionally, and with wonder.

Author: Mary M. Slessor
ISBN-13: 9798297551725
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 08/11/2025
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d