Washington County Parks Plans Night Hike Oct. 1

Press release from Washington County:

Sept. 15, 2021

Washington County Parks invite the public to a Fall Family Night Hikes 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve, starting at the Nordic Center.

This is an enjoyable evening family hike along the lit trails of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Breathe in the crisp autumn air, view the stars, observe the local wildlife, and soak in the serenity of the night.

The program is free with a vehicle permit, which is $7 daily or $30 annually.

Enjoy night hiking along 5.5 miles of lighted cross-country ski trails at Lake Elmo Park Reserve - Nordic Center Trailhead.

Trail lights are on daily from dusk to 9:30 p.m. At 9:15 p.m., the outer perimeter loop shuts off with the inner loop closest to the Nordic Center on until 9:30 p.m. All hikers must be off the trails by 9:30 p.m. and out of the park by 10 p.m.

All cross-country ski trails will close to hiking, walking, etc., once snow grooming begins. Winter hiking will then be directed to the Big Bluestem trail, the designated multi-use trail at the Eagle Point Trailhead, a non-lighted trail across the park road from the Nordic Center.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at 1515 Keats Ave. N. in Lake Elmo.

For more information on these and other parks programs, see the Washington County website at www.co.washington.mn.us/parks and follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.

This press release was produced by Washington County. The views expressed here are the author's own.