Event · Outdoors
Old Growth Forest 50 Year Dedication Night Hike
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Where
- McDowell Nature Center and Preserve15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278Open in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- All ages
- Cost
- FreePre-registration required unless marked drop-in.
- Organizer
- Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation (McDowell Nature Center and Preserve)
Did you know that the McDowell Nature Preserve turns 50 in October 2026? In honor of our protected,mature, native forest the Old-Growth Forest Network will be designating us as part of their National network of forests! See what the buzz is all about during this guided night hike through the preserve on the newly dedicated trail. Stay afterwards for a campfire and additional preserve lore! Pre-registration required (adults must enroll and attend with child).
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Pre-registration required unless marked drop-in.
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Read via ActiveNet detail JSON for activity 180563; times from the ActiveNet search listing. Approx. 1.5 mile hike on uneven terrain followed by campfire; adults must enroll and attend with child. Openings change daily.