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Sat 12 Apr
Full Moon Hike
Saturday, April 12, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111

Enjoy the first full moon of spring, the "Pink Moon" with environmental educator Hannah on a short hike looking for stars, owls, and other nocturnal animals. Please wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Trails are typically muddy in the spring. Weather dependent, registration required. Email minekillsp@parks.ny.gov or call (518)827-6111 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 10 May
Spring Wildflower Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111

Join us for a beautiful spring hike where we look for the first blooms of the season, enjoy rushing waterfalls, and other signs of spring. Learn a little about flower identification and spring ephemerals along the way. This hike will be approximately 2 miles with periodic stops and is considered moderate. Trails are typically muddy in spring, please wear appropriate footwear. Meet at the Falls Overlook parking area. In the event of downpours/bad weather, we will postpone or cancel. Email minekillsp@parks.ny.gov or call (518) 827-6111 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Jul
Summerfest
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111

Join us at the Mine Kill Pool Complex for a free family fun-filled festival! Check out handmade artisans, vendors, and food trucks. Enjoy carnival games, hayrides, face painting, dunk tank, pool games, and more! Accessibility information: changing rooms, showers, and restrooms are ADA compliant. Handicap Parking is available. The pool deck is concrete with no step changes. Vendors will be along sidewalks. A pool lift is available to assist access to the main pool. Please call with any questions about accessibility (518)827-6111.
Registration: Required
Fri 24 Oct
Haunted Hike
Friday, October 24, 2025 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111

Join us if you dare! Take a haunted hike and try your chances with what goes bump in the night. Free admission! Family friendly hour from 5pm-6pm, after 6pm our haunted hike is not suitable for children under 8. The trail will begin at our midlevel pavilion picnic area. Accessibility information: The trail is approximately 1 mile but has some rough trail bottom and sections of steep terrain. The paved loop above the pavilion will be decorated as well. Bathrooms are ADA compliant, and our pavilion is connected to the paved path with no obstacles. Please call with any questions about accessibility (518)827-6111.
Registration: Required
Sun 07 Dec
CANdlelight Walk
Sunday, December 7, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mine Kill State Park
(518) 827-6111

Bring the whole family to enjoy a winter stroll for a good cause! In addition to a candlelit loop, there will be warm beverages, a winter craft, and holiday tunes. Free admission but a donation of canned food items for our statewide food drive strongly encouraged! Event will be held at our mid-level pavilion picnic area Accessibility information: The lit trail will be approximately 0.4 miles and is entirely paved with small inclines. There are benches along the path. Portable bathrooms will be ADA Handicap accessible. Our pavilion is connected to the paved path with no obstacles. Please call with any questions about accessibility (518)827-6111.
Registration: Required