Candlelight & Moonlight Snowshoe, Ski, and Hike Events 2024

Enjoy an evening hike, snowshoe, or ski along a trail lit by the flickering flames of candles or lanterns, or by the glow of a winter moon.  It’s a great time to spend with your sweetie and/or family or heck, bring everyone.

Events are scheduled in January and February 2024.

……Please note we’ll post events on the calendar as they come available!!!

2024 Candlelight Snowshoe, Ski, & Hike Events

Updated 12/4/23

Willow River State Park

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Join the Naturalist at Willow River State Park and greet winter with a 4-mile hike showcasing some of the best snowshoeing trails in the park. This hike offers a more rugged and scenic route to Willow Falls for winter hikers and snowshoers when most park trails are limited to skiing only. This will be a great opportunity to learn about other winter hiking and snowshoe-accessible trails at both Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Park!

Please come dressed for the weather and be prepared for a hilly, more challenging hike and bring along plenty of water, good hiking shoes (ice cleats if we’ve had snow), and
binoculars!

Meet at the nature center.

Vehicle admission into the park is required. All outdoor events are weather-dependent.

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/location/willowriver

Noquemanon Trail Network-Forestville Trailhead (Upper Michigan)

County road HT, Marquette, MI 49855

Gather the family and join us for our fourth annual Lantern Ski & Snowshoe at Forestville.
Enjoy a short lantern lit route from the Forestville Trailhead at your leisure, hang out by the fire, and say ‘so long’ to the old year. If you don’t have your own, snowshoes are available at no charge for the event.
There is no cost to attend, though as always, donations to the trails are greatly appreciated.
 
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Rib Mountain State Park

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The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to explore Rib Mountain State Park on snowshoes! We will have hot chocolate, hot cider and special goodies, as well as marshmallows to roast around the campfire.

Start your hike at the new Friends Gathering Space, just past the park office. Some snowshoes are available to borrow, but we suggest you bring your own snowshoes if you have them. Donations to cover costs are welcome. A park annual or daily admission sticker is required. Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling.

For more information or if the weather is questionable, you can check the Friends of Rib Mountain Facebook page or call 715-680-9480.

http://Rib Mountain State Park

Wisconsin DNR event

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Ledge View Nature Center

W2348 Short Rd, Chilton, WI 53014-9673, United States

Bundle up and bring the family out to enjoy a self-guided night time snowshoe hike on lantern lit trails. Listen for owls, stargaze and enjoy the winter woodland at night.

Come back to the nature center for some hot cocoa and popcorn after your hike. A unique and fun experience! $3 per person.
*Registration for this program will open up on January 10th and is dependent on weather.*
Snowshoes available for rent (traditional style)- must be back by 7pm.

https://www.ledgeviewnaturecenter.org/

 

Lantern Lit Snowshoe Hike, 13 January | Event in Potter | AllEvents.in

Saturday, January 27th

6:00 -8:45 pm Homestead Hollow area

Kettle Moraine State Forest Lapham Peak Unit

W329 N846 County Highway C, Delafield

A 2024 WI State Park annual vehicle admission sticker or a $5.00 Special Event vehicle admission fee is required per car.

In addition to the vehicle admission, a ticket voucher is required for each car that wishes to attend the event. Vouchers are available first-come, first-served. Limit one per person at time of pickup. Vouchers may be picked up at the Lapham Peak office (a time when these will first become available will be added here when that date and time is known).

Carpooling is encouraged. Entrants should arrive during the time frame specified on their Ticket Voucher!

After skiing/hiking/snowshoeing…

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Ledge View Nature Center

W2348 Short Rd, Chilton, WI 53014-9673, United States

*Registration for this program will open up on February 7th and is dependent on weather. 

Bundle up and bring the family out to enjoy a self-guided night time snowshoe hike on lantern lit trails. Listen for owls, stargaze and enjoy the winter woodland at night. Come back to the nature center for some hot cocoa and popcorn after your hike. A unique and fun experience!
This is a weather and snow condition dependent program.
Snowshoes available for rent (traditional style) for $5 per pair – must be back by 7pm.

https://www.ledgeviewnaturecenter.org/calendar.aspx?eid=3119

Lantern lit trail

 

 Governor Thompson State Park

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Ski, hike or snowshoe a 1-mile loop candlelit trail.

Picnic tables are available. The Friends of Governor Thompson State Park will provide hot chocolate. A warm campfire is maintained throughout the night. Admission fees are required.

http://Governor Thompson State Park

A candlelit trail at the annual candlelight ski event at Governor Thompson State Park.

Rib Mountain State Park

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The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to explore Rib Mountain State Park on snowshoes! We will have hot chocolate, hot cider and special goodies, as well as marshmallows to roast around the campfire.

Start your hike at the new Friends Gathering Space, just past the park office. Some snowshoes are available to borrow, but we suggest you bring your own snowshoes if you have them. Donations to cover costs are welcome. A park annual or daily admission sticker is required. Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling.

http://Rib Mountain State Park

Wisconsin DNR event

Hartman Creek State Park

February 24, 2024, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy and evening of hiking or snowshoeing on a trail lit by over 500 luminaries!  Enjoy a bonfire and warm up with some hot chocolate afterwards. 

Make sure you have your park pass, which is available online or that evening at the gate!