Enjoy a beautiful night under the stars as we light a trail through our magnificent Veteran Acres. Our illuminated trails (approx. 1.3 mi) is a mixture of paved, gravel and grassy surfaces.
Event changes include the following:
PARK DETAILS:
The Holiday Night Hike is now being offered on six separate December evenings (Dec 4 & 5, Dec 11 & 12, Dec 18 & 19) from 4:30-7:30 pm.
Trails were expanded to accommodate more social distancing. Note: some trails may be closed due to weather-related conditions.
Non-illuminated trails and other parts of the park will close at dusk.
Face coverings and social distancing required.
EVENT CHANGES:
Warming stations (campfires) will not be lit along trails.
Oakwoods Lodge, Rotary and Nature Center buildings will be closed.
Restrooms will be open at VA picnic shelter and Nature Center.
Hot cocoa, s'mores station and caroling are cancelled.
REGISTRATION INFO:
Please sign up for the evening your group plans to attend and include number of people in your group.
Limit of 300 persons per night (registration required to eliminate crowds.)
Parking and start of route can begin from either the Veteran Acres parking lot (431 N. Walkup Ave) or the Nature Center (330 N. Main Street).
Arrivals may be anytime between 4:30-7:30 pm. NOTE: the entire trail will take approximately 45 minutes to hike.
TRAILS
In case of inclement weather, please call 815.410.4475 or go to rainoutline.com for up-to-date cancellations.
Low mobility trail is located around the Veteran Acres pond. Handicap parking is located at Oakwoods Lodge, 46 E. Terra Cotta Avenue.
A map of the trails and link to registration can be found on our website
https://www.crystallakeparks.org/special-events
Register for the date of your choice at https://tinyurl.com/HolidayNightHike