2026 Candle Light Hike/Ski Jan 31st, 5pm-8:30pm
Saturday, January 31st
5:00 -8:30 pm Homestead Hollow area
Kettle Moraine State Forest Lapham Peak Unit
W329 N846 County Highway C, Delafield
A valid WI State Park annual vehicle admission sticker or a $10.00 Special Event vehicle admission fee is required per car.
In addition to the vehicle admission, you must register that you will be attending, this is free, but you must bring a copy of your registration email (or a copy on your phone) to show at the main entrance gate to participate. You may arrive at any time from 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Register HERE (click)
After skiing/hiking/snowshoeing...
- Warm yourself by the bonfire
- Bring your own food and grill outside
- Enjoy treats at Trecker Lodge; donations appreciated
Sponsored by WI DNR and Friends of Lapham Peak.
Candlelight FAQ
- Are dogs allowed?
- Yes. If you choose to bring a pet, it MUST be on a leash AT ALL TIMES. Leash can be no longer than 8’.
- What is the trail length?
- Approximately 1.8 miles but there are 2 places where you can “cut-through” to shorten your distance if desired.
- Are there refreshments?
- Yes, at Trecker Lodge we are planning Hot Beverages and more; donations appreciated
- Is there a fire bonfire/grill?
- Yes, both
- Are vouchers needed this year?
- No, but you must register that you will be attending, and you must being a copy of the registration confirmation email with you to show at the main entrance gate
- Is the registration per person or by vehicle?
- Per vehicle
- Is there a cost to register?
- No
- How can I volunteer at the event?
- Contact Rita Keber at 262-547-4827
- Can you park outside the park?
- Any parking outside the park will result in parking tickets and possible towing at owner’s expense.
- Is there an admission cost?
- $10 to park your car for the evening (special event rate) or have a valid State Park Sticker
- Can I pull my child in a sled
- Yes, as long as the trail is snow-covered (call close to the event for information)
- Is this is a kid friendly event?
- Yes, but if it's really cold outside, use your own judgement
- Is this hike wheelchair/stroller accessible?
- Yes, Depends upon conditions that day. If it is actively snowing, it would be difficult to keep the paved path plowed to a clear state throughout the event. BUT, staff work extremely hard to make sure the paved surface is clear and salted/sanded if conditions are such that it could be viewed as hazardous (you may call closer to check conditions)
- Can we ski the candlelight hike?
- If there is enough snow, yes
- If we can ski the hike (on the candle lit trail), will I need a trail pass for the event?
- No, not on the candle lit trail. If you ski on the man-made snow (where we will not have candles) then a trail pass is needed as usual
- Can we snowshoe the hike?
- If there is snow, yes, you’re choice to wear snowshoes or boots or skis (on the candlelit trail); do not snowshoe on the manmade ski trails!
- If we can ski or snowshoe, will there be rentals available?
- See Rentals. On-site rentals are at the Nordic Specialist building by the Evergreen Parking Lot (in the same parking lot as the Lapham Lodge); rentals close at 8 pm; their phone number is: 262-261-3800
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