Friends of Island Lake

The Friends of Island Lake Recreation Area will be hosting another year of lantern-lit hikes along part of the Hickory Ridge hiking trail, beginning in the first parking lot of the Kent Lake unit. Hike as you follow the lanterns for 1.5 miles, with a campfire warming station at the beginning, halfway point, and end.

Please do not bring your own headlamps or other lights to this hike. Let the lanterns and the moon provide the light.

You do not need to register for the self-guided hike, but please do for this group hike at 8PM. Meet near the canoe rack.

If you go on your own, you may hike anytime from 6-9pm, and we will begin taking down the lights at 9pm.

As always, dogs are encouraged and need to be leashed at all times.

A Recreation Passport is required for entry into the park.

Join us for a 4 mile night hike on the Hickory Ridge trail. Part of our hike will be lit with lanterns, but headlamps or flashlights may be needed on the other parts of the trail (and not allowed in the lantern section).

Be sure to dress warm.

We recommend you wear ice cleats (such as Hillsound Trail Crampon Ice Cleats or Kahtoola Microspikes) as it may be hard to see slippery patches.

There will be a campfire at the beginning and end of the hike courtesy of the Friends of Island Lake.

NOTE: people who want a shorter hike can do the regular lantern hike on their own – this is around 1.5 miles and you can start any time between 6pm and 8:45pm.

Cost: free, but requires state park entry fee or passport

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