Park After Dark
Come out for a moon-lit hike to learn about the creatures of the night!
6:30p to 7:30p
Fri, February 13, 2026
Fri, February 13, 2026
Come out for a moon-lit hike to learn about the creatures of the night!
Join a ranger for a moon-lit hike along the Wolfpen to learn about nighttime nature and nocturnal adaptations!
- Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
- Meet: Wolfpen Green Trail (First parking lot on the right across the dam). We will be hiking ~1.05 miles over areas of sandy terrain and exposed roots. Trail is relatively flat throughout.
- Bring: Water, closed-toe shoes, weather appropriate clothing. Red-light flashlights and black lights highly encouraged!
- Cost: Free with park admission ($5 per person 13 years and older). If arriving after 4:45 PM, please use self-pay station (cash only) located at office parking lot.
Please note: adult supervision is required for minors.
If ADA assistance is required, please request modifications using this form, or email accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov at least 2 weeks in advance.
Purtis Creek has one grit wheelchair readily available for checkout. Please contact Ranger Jenna atJenna.Lombard@tpwd.texas.gov to reserve & check availability.
**Park programs are subject to change/cancellation in the event of inclement weather**