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Fort Yargo State Park


Friday, April 17, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, April 19, 2026

Branch Out Your Knowledge: Tree ID Hike
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Led by our park Naturalists, this 2-hour guided hike takes us out from the Visitor Center, counting species & learning about their specific characteristics. We'll begin on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, with optional intersecting trails along a 2-3 mile loop hike. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Earth Day 2026
4th Saturday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Apr 25, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
This year, we'll celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd) on the following Saturday (the 25th) with our annual volunteer-driven litter pick-up hike. Please bring your work gloves, a trash pick-up tool (or two!) and a couple of hefty bags to join us on this important project. Last year our volunteers removed more than 200lbs of trash in just two hours! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Toadstool Tour: A Mushrooms Identification Hike
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, May 1, 2026

Flower Moon Night Hike
Friday, May 1, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join us this May Day for a sunset hike through the forest along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail ahead of the rising full moon. We'll hike ~1.5 miles through owl habitat, passing over the bridge that leads out to the rocky point at the fishing hole. We'll finish on the bridge with a spectacular view of the Flower Moon. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Saturday, May 16, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sunday, June 14, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Full Buck Moon Hike
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a night you'll fawn over. You will hear moon lore, see some antlers and learn why this month is called the Buck Moon. This 2.5-mile guided hike is perfect for a first-time hiker. We'll take a northerly course with the rising moon in our sightlines. The trail is paved and the hike takes about an hour. Closed toe shoes are recommended. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Lake Loop Clean-Up: Your State Parks Day
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 9 AM to 12 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us on a statewide effort calling on our community of dedicated volunteers to join together for a morning of service and camaraderie at your favorite Georgia State Park. This year, we'll focus our efforts on litter collection around the 6-mile shoreline of Marbury Creek Reservoir. Volunteers are granted free parking. Register in advance. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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