Candlelight Hike 2026

Candlelight Hike 2026

Join us for our 37th annual fundraiser! This magical illuminated hike has over 350 luminaries placed along approximately 2 miles of trail.

  • The north shelter will have a bonfire, hot chocolate, sweet and salty treats, and Friends of Pike Lake merchandise. *Cash encouraged for purchases/donations.
  • The amphitheater will have a bonfire.
  • The beach will host the Northern Cross Science Foundation, with telescopes available for night sky viewing (weather dependent).
  • Leashed pets are welcome at the event, but they are not allowed within the north shelter.

Free parking vouchers are required for this popular event. Possession of a voucher guarantees a parking space. One voucher per vehicle. Carpooling is highly encouraged. To ease congestion, please purchase your state park 12-month vehicle admission pass in advance or have $10 cash in hand for the special event day pass.

Two time-slots are available. Select the form that corresponds to your preferred time and one voucher will be emailed. We encourage you to invite others; please share this webpage so they may fill out the form on their own. *Compatible browsers: Chrome or Firefox.

Vouchers are no longer available for this timeslot. Please visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events for other upcoming candlelight events.

Vouchers are no longer available for this timeslot. Please visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events for other upcoming candlelight events.

Date

Feb 14 2026
Expired!

Time

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

North Shelter
3250 Kettle Moraine Rd., Hartford, WI
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