Candlelight Hike

NOTE: The Candlelight Hike will take place on the Red Granite Trail. Meet at the Red Granite Trailhead!!!

Red Granite Trailhead

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.

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