Exercise under the stars.

It's a Hoot Night Hikes

Crooked River State Park, St. Marys, GA
6:30 PM to 8 PM

Come explore the nocturnal world by the light of the moon. Learn about night creatures, meet our resident flying squirrels, and practice hooting for owls. Challenge your night vision with pirate tricks and more cool tests that put you in touch with your wild side. $3 ages 3 and older (does not include parking). For more details, click here. 

It's a Hoot Night Hike Schedule
Saturday, February 24

"Ruins to Rapids" Full Moon Hikes

Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs, GA
7-9 PM

This 1.5-mile hike is moderately difficult and goes inside the Civil War-era textile mill ruins of New Manchester and follows the lovely rapids (up to class IV) of Sweetwater Creek. Flashlight and sturdy shoes are required. No children under age 6. No dogs. Meet inside the Visitor Center. Register in advance. Cost is $6 (does not include parking). For more details, click here.

"Ruins to Rapids" Full Moon Hike Schedule
Friday, March 9

Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, GA
Various times (see schedule below)

Join us at Panola Mountain for an enchanted evening as we hike to the mountaintop under the full moon. We'll head out just before sunset and enjoy the stroll as the moon begins to rise. Bring flashlights, hiking boots and water. Meet at the Nature Center 15 minutes before 5pm. Register in advance. $7 (does not include parking). For more details, click here. 

Full Moon Night Hike Schedule
Saturday, March 3, 5:30 PM
Saturday, March 31, 7 PM

Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls, GA
Various times (see schedule below)

Enjoy the gorge in the magical, shimmering light of the full moon. The 2-hour hike will begin at the Interpretive Center, following the North Rim Trail, with a descent of the Hurricane Falls Trail staircase to the suspension bridge over Hurricane Falls. This is considered a strenuous hike, consisting of approximately 1.5 miles and 1,099 steps. Register in advance. $5 (does not include parking). For more details, click here.

Full Moon Hike Schedule
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 PM
Thursday, March 8, 7:30 PM
Friday, March 9, 8:30 PM
Friday, April 6, 8:20 PM
Saturday, April 7, 9:15 PM
Friday, May 4, 7 PM
Saturday, May 5, 8:15 PM

Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs, GA
Various times (see schedule below)

This mile-long guided night hike is easy to moderately difficult and goes inside the Civil War era textile mill ruins of New Manchester. Candle lanterns will be provided. No children under 6 years or dogs permitted. Space is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meet and register at the Interpretive Center. $5 (does not include parking). For more details, click here.

Candle Light Hike Schedule
Saturday, February 18, 7 PM
Saturday, March 24, 7 PM
Saturday, April 28, 8 PM
Saturday, May 19, 8 PM
Saturday, September 22, 8 PM
Saturday, October 20, 7 PM
Saturday, November 17, 7 PM
Saturday, December 15, 7 PM

"Ruins to Rapids" Full Moon Hikes

Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs, GA
7-9 PM

This 1.5-mile hike is moderately difficult and goes inside the Civil War-era textile mill ruins of New Manchester and follows the lovely rapids (up to class IV) of Sweetwater Creek. Flashlight and sturdy shoes are required. No children under age 6. No dogs. Meet inside the Visitor Center. Register in advance. Cost is $6 (does not include parking). For more details, click here.

"Ruins to Rapids" Full Moon Hike Schedule
Friday, March 9