Candlelight Hike

Seek out the mysteries of the night as you walk along a one-mile stretch of trail where over 300 candle luminaries light the path. The festivities will include a traditional campfire fun and marshmallow roasting. If you wish to get into the holiday spirit, you may come dressed as a woodland animal, pumpkin, ghost, witch or another fun character. This a fun, family-friendly activity and open to all ages. 

Friends of Copper Falls State Park will offer refreshments for sale, including chili, hot dogs, hot cocoa and cider, and a variety of sweet treats. 

As dark descends along the candlelit trail, be courteous to others whose eyes are acclimated to night vision. If you must bring a light, use one equipped with a red light mode. Using a white light (flashlight and cellphone) is strongly discouraged because it reduces night vision for others nearby.

For Candlelight Walk parking, follow signs for Loon Lake beach & Red Granite Falls trail. It just beyond the park’s entry. All programs are free and open to the public; vehicle passes are required and available at the main entry station.*
This event is weather dependent. Check Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcopperfalls/) or the Friends’ website (https://sites.google.com/friendsofcopperfallssp.org/focfsp/) calendar) for up-to-date posts.

To volunteer or to become a member, see of the Friends of Copper Falls State Park, Friend’s website Membership page.

Events and activities can be found on Friends’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcopperfalls. State Park event listings can also be found on DNR’s website at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events.

*For information on vehicle passes, rentals, pet rules, camp sites and more go to the WI DNR website https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Parks.