DUNDURN HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Moonlit Trails and Wood‑Fired Steam: A Full Moon Hike & Sauna at Blackstrap
A monthly, three‑hour evening that pairs a guided nighttime hike in Blackstrap Provincial Park with a releasing ceremony, mini‑astrology reading and a restorative wood‑fired barrel sauna—this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Moonlit Trails and Wood‑Fired Steam: A Full Moon Hike & Sauna at Blackstrap.
Under the full moon, Blackstrap Provincial Park becomes the setting for a tightly curated three‑hour experience that moves from a guided trail walk into a water‑based releasing ceremony, a short astrology reading, and a restorative session in a wood‑burning barrel sauna. It’s an evening designed to deepen connection to place and self through movement, ritual, and heat.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Moonlit Hike through Blackstrap Provincial Park
A guided evening hike along park trails places the group beneath the full moon, setting a contemplative pace for the releasing work and ceremony that follow.
A Water-Based Releasing Ceremony
Participants engage in a guided releasing ceremony that uses water as the medium to let go of limiting thoughts, judgements, and unprocessed emotions—an intentional transition before the sauna phase.
Wood‑Burning Barrel Sauna for Rejuvenation
The evening ends with time in a wood‑burning barrel sauna where cycles of heat and rest are used to unwind and support the release work introduced earlier in the experience.
What the day feels like
How the evening unfolds
Across three hours the group moves deliberately: a guided hike through Blackstrap’s trails under the full moon, a focused releasing ceremony that employs water to symbolically let go, a brief mini‑astrology reading to highlight personal gifts and lessons, and then a seated sauna cycle in a wood‑fired barrel sauna that alternates heat and rest to close the night.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and when it might not be the best match.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bathing suit or light clothing for the sauna; two towels; sandals or slip‑on shoes for sauna use; and layered clothing for the hike (base layer, fleece, rain gear, toque, mitts).
Dress in layers to stay warm during the evening hike and bring a toque and mitts; a fleece and rain layer are recommended.
Bring a bathing suit or light clothing for the sauna, two towels, and slip‑on sandals for use in the wood‑burning barrel sauna.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Full Moon Hike & Sauna?
The experience lasts three hours.
Where does the hike take place?
The guided hike follows trails in Blackstrap Provincial Park.
What activities are included?
The evening includes a guided hike, a water‑based releasing ceremony, a mini‑astrology reading, and a sauna session in a wood‑burning barrel sauna.
Is there an age limit to participate?
The experience is presented as an all‑ages monthly full‑moon event.
What should I bring to the event?
Bring a bathing suit or light clothing for the sauna, two towels, sandals or slip‑on shoes for the sauna, and layered clothing for warmth on the hike.
How often does this program run?
This is offered as a monthly full moon experience.