Event: Rancho San Rafael – Eclipse

When: Monday, Apr 08, 2024 @ 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Leader(s); Instructor(s):
     Bowers, William (Bill) @ 775-343-6312; nvhpbl1@sbcglobal.net

Starting Location: Rancho San Rafael Arboretum TH. Directions: From the junction of I-80 and I-580/US-395 in Reno, take I-80 west. Use the right lane to take exit 13 toward Downtown Reno/Virginia St. Turn right onto Sierra Street. Continue for 0.7 miles and turn left at Putnam Drive. Putnam becomes San Rafael Drive. Turn right into the first parking lot.
Facilities: Flush Toilet

Description: We will meet at the entrance to the Arboretum at Rancho San Rafael. This is the EAST lot, and NOT the May Museum lot. We will hike through the Arboretum, under McCarran Blvd around the nature trail and return. This will be about an hour.

As there is a partial solar eclipse, we then walk to the Planetarium (about 20 minutes), which will have some telescopes available for public view. The eclipse starts about 10:20 AM, is at maximum (about 35% coverage) at 11:20 AM, and finishes at 12:20 PM. There will be other groups there. Ill bring some index cards with pinholes to see the sun’s refection though the card onto another card, or bring some approved glasses. If you want to view the eclipse, DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY into the sun!

At the Planetarium, you can leave at any time and return to the parking lot at Rancho San Rafael.

Distance(s): 3.0     Route Type: Loop     Difficulty: 2 (1=Easy thru 10=Very Difficult)

Event Specific Information: Paths are both paved, and dirt, with one shallow stream crossing. There will be some uphill/downhill between the UNR campus and Rancho San Rafael.

Again, DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY into the sun if you want to watch the eclipse.

What to Bring: Drinking water and snacks. Hat and sunscreen are recommended. Trekking poles may be useful.

Click any link to see a Google Map; Please arrive at least 15 minutes before stated times.

No dogs or other pets are permitted on this activity.

All participants should carry emergency information (including contact and relevant medical information).