A Nighttime Walk to Celebrate the Winter Solstice

Date: December 21, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: DuPont State Recreational Forest, Hooker Falls Access Area, first/lower parking lot

Join us to celebrate the winter solstice – the longest night of the year – with a nighttime walk to Hooker Falls, in DuPont State Recreational Forest.

Starting from the lower/first parking lot, participants will be asked to enjoy a silent walk in the darkness, without the aid of flashlights. (Red flashlights are permitted, but only if needed/when necessary.) The stroll will be along a one-fourth mile trail to the base of Hooker Falls. Once arriving at the falls, in the dark of night we’ll create soft moonlight by shining (white light) flashlights upon the falls…creating a quiet moment to celebrate the return of the sun to the northern hemisphere.

Participants are asked to:

• bring (white light) flashlights to help illuminate the waterfall when we arrive
• only us red flashlights along the trail and as needed – we’d like to invite you to use your senses and realize how well you can see and enjoy the wilderness in the dark!
• walk in silence to the waterfall
• bring a thermos with a warm (non-alcoholic) drink to toast the sun’s return when we arrive back at the lower/first parking lot

The event will be cancelled in case of heavy rain, snow, or ice. Pre-registration is required, please RSVP below.  There is no charge for this event.

In case of inclement weather, the website event will be updated by 12 p.m. on the day of the walk if cancellation is necessary.

For your safety, do not attempt any hike beyond your ability and experience. Walkers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring water and a snack for themselves. Please be sure to bring any personal medication that you may require.

For more information contact Pam Torlina by email at: pam@conservingcarolina.org.