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Special Programs

Special Programs

2023-2024 Hartwick Pines State Park Winter Programs

DECEMBER

  • Dec. 16 - Holiday Lantern Lit Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the Visitor Center and walk the Old Growth Trail lit by lanterns. Warmup by the Logging Museum bonfire or in the Visitor Center. Caroling encouraged! Hike anytime between 5:30-8:30 p.m.

JANUARY

  • Jan. 6-7 - Snowshoe Building Workshop. This is a highly popular program and fills fast. Reserve your spot and learn how to build/lace your own pair of Bear Paw-style snowshoes. The two-day program costs $185/pair of snowshoes. Register online.
  • Jan. 13 - New Moon Lantern Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the Visitor Center and walk the Old Growth Trail lit by lanterns. Warmup by the Logging Museum bonfire or in the Visitor Center. Hike anytime between 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 20 - Guided Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the Visitor Center. Hikes depart 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Register online.  
  • Jan. 27 - Guided Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the Visitor Center. Hikes depart 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Register online.

FEBRUARY

  • Feb. 3 - New Moon Lantern Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the Visitor Center and walk the Old Growth Trail lit by lanterns. Warmup by the Logging Museum bonfire or in the Visitor Center. Hike anytime between 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 10 - Guided Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the Visitor Center. Hikes depart 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Register online.
  • Feb. 17-18 - Snowshoe Building Workshop. This is a highly popular program and fills fast. Reserve your spot and learn how to build/lace your own pair of Bear Paw-style snowshoes. The two-day program costs $185/pair of snowshoes. Register online.
  • Feb. 24 - Full Moon Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the Contact Station. A 2-mile roundtrip hike to the campground and back. First come, first served shoe fitting at 7:30 p.m. Hike departs 8 p.m.

MARCH

  • March 2-3 - Snowshoe Building Workshop. This is a highly popular program and fills fast. Reserve your spot and learn how to build/lace your own pair of Bear Paw-style snowshoes. The two-day program costs $185/pair of snowshoes. Register online.
  • March 9 - New Moon Lantern Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the Visitor Center and walk the Old Growth Trail lit by lanterns. Warmup by the Logging Museum bonfire or in the Visitor Center. Hike anytime between 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • March 16 - Guided Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the Visitor Center. Hikes depart 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Register online.

APRIL

  • April 13 - Maple Syrup Day. Tree tapping demonstrations, sap boiling, information on how to start your own sugarbush and kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Please note that a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into the park. 

All programs subject to cancellation in the event of severe weather or extreme cold.

Programs may be cancelled or moved due to pending Visitor Center renovations.

For more information call 989-348-2537.

Memorial Building Host Program

We're excited to present a new opportunity - you can lead programs, tours, activities and other duties at the recently re-opened historic Memorial Building in exchange for free camping at Hartwick Pines State Park. Learn about the Hartwick Pines Memorial Building Host Program.

Updated 10/12/2023