There will be a moon walk on Monday.

It has nothing to do with backward-moving dance moves popular in the 1980s.

The Allegheny National Forest is holding its third interpretive Full Moon Walk from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 6.

A forest ranger will lead those who attend along the Timberdoodle Flats Interpretive Trail for about three-quarters of a mile. “During the walk, participants will explore the moon, life in the forest, and how they are connected,” Public Affairs Officer Christopher Leeser said.

About 30 people of all ages went along on the first Full Moon Walk, Leeser said. “The response has been positive. People say they enjoy the walks and ask when the next one will be and how they can find out about future interpretive program opportunities.”

The weather is expected to be above freezing, although it could be cloudy, for Monday’s event.

Good weather was not present for the second walk, but eight hardy participants showed up during a “deep freeze plunge in temperatures,” Leeser said.

Participants are asked to be at the Timberdoodle Flats trailhead by 5:50 p.m., dress for cold weather and wear boots appropriate for walking in snow in the woods. Participants are also encouraged to bring flashlights.

The trailhead is located east of the ANF Bradford Ranger District Office on Route 59 in Marshburg, McKean County.

The trail is an appropriate one for the walk.

“It is relatively flat and easy to walk — especially in reduced light,” Leeser said. “It traverses interesting wildlife habitat, including the remnant apple orchard from when this land was a family farm, and allows the ranger to tell relevant stories about the wildlife that call the area home.”

“Openings along the trail allow for a view of the night sky and are good for moon observation,” he said.