Wildcat’s candlelight ski/hike set for Jan. 7

Wildcat Mountain State Park near Ontario will host its annual candlelight ski and hike from 5–9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7.

That evening, the park will offer candlelight events, cross-country skiing, food, hiking, and snowshoeing, among other outdoor activities. Participants may Nordic ski or hike/snowshoe (pending weather conditions) a 1.5-mile torch-lit trail and may warm up by the bonfire and grab cookies and hot drinks after using the trail.

No pets will be allowed. A park sticker is required and can be purchased at the park entrance. Wildcat Mountain State Park is located three miles east of Ontario on Highway 33.

According to a press release prepared by Wildcat Mountain State Park, “Candlelight skis/hikes are very popular events at DNR properties, with some attracting thousands of visitors on a given night. Given the recent publicity of these events through social media outlets and the department’s responsibility to provide a safe recreational experience, access to these events may be restricted at times when parking capacity has been reached. Thank you for helping make these events a success.”

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