For more information and updates on programs, please check the black sandwich boards by the Visitor Center and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. All programs are free with entrance fee ($10/vehicle) and do not require a reservation.
.png "Staff leading a guided hike.")
Late Summer - Fall Guided Hikes and Walks
-
North Grove: 11:30 am - about 1:00pm
Weekends through Labor Day and Labor Day Monday, then Saturdays only through the rest of the year.
Level, 1.7 mile loop
*Meet at the trailhead by the Visitor Center - Introduction to the North Grove: 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Every Sunday through end of August.
Easy, half mile around the North Grove area.
*Meet at trailhead by the Visitor Center
- South Grove: 10am - about 1:00pm
Fridays through end of August, Saturdays through mid-September, Sundays through mid-October.
Moderate, 5 mile trail. Bring water and snacks/lunch as there is no water or food available at the trailhead.
*Meet at the South Grove trailhead parking lot
- Bird Walk: 9:30am - about 11:30am
Thursdays through mid-October. Bonus September 8th and 10th for Biodiversity Week. No experience or gear required.
Level, approx 1 mile walk around the North Grove area, including the campground and meadow.
*Meet outside Visitor Center
- Meadow Walk: 10:00am - about 11:00pm
Saturdays through the end of September
Level, 0.5 mile walk around the meadow in the middle of the North Grove campground
*Meet at North Grove Campsite #16, by the black sandwich board
Late Summer - Fall Night Programs
- Optical Astronomy Nights (with telescopes!) Thursdays:
September 4th, 7:30pm CANCELED DUE TO SMOKE FROM NEARBY WILDFIRES
September 18th, 7:30pm
October 2nd, 7:30pm
October 23rd, 6:30pm
*Meet at the Scenic Overlook for both astronomy programs. Parking is limited so carpooling is recommended. Please bring your own chairs and blankets!