August’s full moon, known as the “sturgeon moon,” gets its name because it rises during the peak season for lake sturgeon, a large fish that lives in East Coast watersheds. Here at China Camp, we too have sturgeon—the white sturgeon thrives in the murky waters of San Pablo Bay. Growing up to 20 feet long, the federally endangered white sturgeon is North America’s largest freshwater fish, though it also thrives in brackish waters like those off the coast of China Camp. Our hike follows a winding trail to a 500-foot overlook, offering a superb view of this year’s “sturgeon moon” as it rises over the East Bay hills and the bay.

Space is limited; registration is required. 

Date: Sunday, August 18

Time: 6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. 

Location: China Camp Ranger Station

Difficulty: moderate, 3-mile round trip hike; 500-ft. elevation gain, including some steep sections

Cost: free for FOCC members; $5 donation appreciated for non-members

Age: 10 and older; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult

ADA accessible: no

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