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Ionia State Recreation Area - Enchanted Borealis Trail

Winter lighted trail through the woods

Ionia State Recreation Area - Enchanted Borealis Trail

2024-12-13T17:30:00Z 2024-12-14T20:30:00Z Ionia State Recreation Area - Enchanted Borealis Trail

Please join us for a unique night hike with a fun holiday feel.  Meander down one of our hiking trails that is lit by lanterns and enjoy some colorful holiday lights along the way.  You can enjoy some time with family and friends around a campfire by the lake for hot dogs or roasting marshmallows (you must provide your own items).  There will also be 10 private firepits available for a fee. This is a fundraiser for the park to do future improvement projects.  The Enchanted Borealis event will take place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on December 13th - 14th. Reservations are required for all attendees.  

Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. The trails traverse low and uneven terrain. Some areas may have puddling water.  Please note that all campfires will be extinguished once the event ends at 8:30pm.

You may register for this event at the following link: Register Here

If any of the events are cancelled, a notice will be emailed to all provided addresses, or a phone call will be made to those that don't provide email messages. A sign will also be posted at the beach parking lot.

A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into the park.

2880 West David Highway,

Ionia, Michigan, 48846

Event Date

Start: December 13, 2024 5:30 PM

End: December 14, 2024 8:30 PM

Contact Information
Trevor McGinn

Unit Supervisor

Please join us for a unique night hike with a fun holiday feel.  Meander down one of our hiking trails that is lit by lanterns and enjoy some colorful holiday lights along the way.  You can enjoy some time with family and friends around a campfire by the lake for hot dogs or roasting marshmallows (you must provide your own items).  There will also be 10 private firepits available for a fee. This is a fundraiser for the park to do future improvement projects.  The Enchanted Borealis event will take place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on December 13th - 14th. Reservations are required for all attendees.  

Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. The trails traverse low and uneven terrain. Some areas may have puddling water.  Please note that all campfires will be extinguished once the event ends at 8:30pm.

You may register for this event at the following link: Register Here

If any of the events are cancelled, a notice will be emailed to all provided addresses, or a phone call will be made to those that don't provide email messages. A sign will also be posted at the beach parking lot.

A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into the park.