Friends of Island Lake

Let's get back on the trails! We will hike the Hickory Ridge trail at a moderate pace. This is a 5 mile hiking only trail. Dogs welcome.

Meet at the Hickory parking lot (last lot on the left as you head straight back into the park). Please arrive 10 minutes early, as the hike will start on time.

This event is NOT cross-posted to Facebook.

Join the Friends of Island Lake as we ring in the New Year with a hike on the Hickory Ridge trail. You can choose between a 5 mile and a 2.5 mile hike. Snow shoes optional (if there is enough snow).

First Day Hikes are a great way to get your year started the right way - after all, life is better outside! We hope to see you there!

This event is also posted on Facebook and is our highest attended hike of the year (not counting Lantern hikes).

Cost: free, but requires state park entry fee or passport (most likely the fees will be waived for this hike)

Please arrive on time as we will start promptly at 1:00. You may hike on your own if you arrive late.

Meet in the Kent Lake Beach Parking Lot (go straight past toll booths, first lot on left).

Join us for a 4-mile night hike on the Hickory Ridge trail. Part of our hike will be lit with lanterns, but headlamps or flashlights may be needed on the other parts of the trail (and not allowed in the lantern section).

Be sure to dress warm.

We recommend you wear ice cleats (such as Hillsound Trail Crampon Ice Cleats or Kahtoola Microspikes) as it may be hard to see slippery patches.

There will be a campfire and hot chocolate at the beginning and end of the hike courtesy of the Friends of Island Lake.

NOTE: people who want a shorter hike can do the regular lantern hike on their own – this is around 1.5 miles and you can start any time between 6pm and 8:45pm.

This longer night hike is NOT cross-posted to Facebook.

Cost: free, but requires state park entry fee or passport

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