🌿 Hike of the Month – Savage Christmas Creek

### 🥾 Hike of the Month – Night Hike Before Christmas!

### (Special After-Hours Access at Savage Christmas Creek Preserve)

🗓 Sunday, December 21, 2025 | ⏰ 5:30 PM (sunset/night hike)
📍 Savage Christmas Creek Preserve – trailhead details & pin in Meetup map

👥 Group size limit: 20 | 🌿 Open to the public
Step into the dark-sky magic of Savage Christmas Creek on a special after-hours night hike. We’ll complete a 2.6-mile loop through pine flatwoods, listening for owls and night sounds while our lights pick up blazes and eye-shine. This venue is normally closed at night—we have special access as this property is typically closed at sunset, so please arrive on time.

👣 Hike Leaders
Chris Stevens 📞 (407) 255-0535 |
Chelsey Stevens 📞 (321) 262-7563 |
🔸 Difficulty: Moderate (night conditions, uneven terrain)
🔸 Distance: ~2.6 miles (loop)
🔸 Pace: Social, steady; frequent regrouping
🔸 Cost: Free

What to bring

• Headlamp with red light (or red filter) + spare batteries (no bright white beams in faces)
• Closed-toe shoes with good tread; lightweight layer
• Water, snacks, bug spray

Important notes

• After-hours access: Please arrive on time
• Wildlife & etiquette: Keep voices low; stick together between sweep and lead. (no pets please)
• Bathrooms: None on-trail; plan accordingly.
• Weather: Light rain won’t cancel; severe weather = cancel (updates via Meetup).
• Pets: Due to the nature of the experience we want everyone to have, please leave your furry friends at home.

Come celebrate peak hiking season with a quiet, starry stroll and the sounds of the night—see you on the trail!