The Solstice Moon Shine Social, hosted by Summit Land Conservancy and Mountain Trails Foundation, took place at the tail end of the longest day of the year at the intersection of Seventy 101 and Round Valley Express trails. The groups provided hot dogs and cold drinks as a reward to those who hiked and biked to the intersection.

“I thought it was an amazing way to get everyone together to really just celebrate why we live here and love the trails and open space,” said Caitlin Willard, vice president of communications for Summit Land Conservancy.

Willard said the celebration was for the solstice and full moon but also the “wonderful partnerships” between Summit Land Conservancy and Mountain Trails Foundation.

Kate Rooney, Nina Ganyard, Jace Deininger and Leila Arbabi pose for a photo at the end of the evening with the full moon in the background. Rooney is working as the Summit Land Conservancy as the outreach and events intern and helped put together the event.
Wendy Cryan and Marianne Cone hike back to their vehicle along the Round Valley Express trail after the Solstice Moon Shine Social.