Ultraviolet Mushroom Hunt with Drew Palmer
About this race
UV Mushroom Hunt with Drew Palmer of Mountaineer Mushroom Hunting
Step into the heart of the forest after dark and experience the trails in a whole new light—literally! Join expert forager Drew Palmer of Mountaineer Mushroom Hunting for a unique UV Mushroom Hunt and night hike like no other.
We’ll begin our walk in the daylight, as Drew teaches us how to identify wild mushrooms and safely forage in our local forests. As dusk settles in, we’ll head deeper into the woods equipped with UV flashlights, uncovering a hidden world of glowing fungi and bioluminescent organisms that remain invisible during the day.
From the subtle shimmer of fluorescent mushrooms to the surreal glow of lichen and other forest dwellers, the night will come alive with wild, natural wonder.
Whether you're an experienced mycophile or simply curious about the magic of the forest after dark, this is an adventure for all ages and experience levels.
Details:
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 1st
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Meeks Mountain Trails – Big Red Barn, Hurricane City Park
📫 Address: 3511 WV-34, Hurricane, WV 25526
🔦 What to Bring: A headlamp or small flashlight, a UV light (and your sense of wonder!)
👟 Recommended: Comfortable walking shoes and bug spray
✅ Registration is required – reserve your spot now!
💚 Donations are welcome but not expected.
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hurricane, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 8:56 PM local time (EDT) in Hurricane on July 1, 2026 — 14h 48m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Hurricane events
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