Hiking at night is a fabulous experience, but it does require more safety than hiking during the day, so without further ado, here's everything you need to know to make the most of it.
The place
Ideally, you should know the place, because you could get lost and put yourself in danger in an unknown place, you must know this, also preferably take a marked path, much easier to manage than difficult terrain.
The terrain is also important to take into account, muddy terrain and nighttime conditions are essential to take into account, the same for something that is located in a covered course, especially with brambles and nettles.
As for environments, ideally, make it so that you can be found quickly if something goes wrong, which helps you avoid being alone in the mess if something goes wrong.
For the case where the hike takes place at night, it is also a very good idea to always make sure you have something to easily find your way around with very distinctive elements of the scenery so as to never get lost.
The preparation
You should first inform someone of your departure for safety reasons, in case there is a problem so that you can be located, and it is also vital to make sure to charge anything electronic.
You should also take a lamp that can light your way, this is vital to help you find your way and avoid putting yourself in danger, and reflective clothing or a fluorescent vest is necessary to be visible.
As for the map and compass, even if you use a GPS, in case the batteries go flat, and you should always make sure to have a map in your bag and sleeping equipment if you want to camp, you can take blankets, a tent and where you can sleep without being bothered by daylight in the morning. Also choose the right times and you should find out as much as possible about the terrain and its possible dangers.
The hike
As for hiking, it is also very important to take into account on site, you must always follow the marked route, do not venture where there could be danger, you would bitterly regret it, and you must make sure to always be in the known, the unknown to prove dangerous, as this blog indicates .
Sleep is also important to manage, for example you must know that this will require taking a place that is not too cold, unless you have everything to heat yourself, but be careful of fires, you must avoid them at all costs
As for accessories, there are suitable mattresses for example, so make sure you don't forget anything, and put your tent in a suitable place, it's something that is essential.
