# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Naturalist- Led Solstice Hike 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a Naturalist-led hike as we celebrate the longest day of the year on the Summer Solstice, June 20th.

Explore the flora and fauna that thrives in the diverse landscape of Mad River Glen, ranging from the pollinators of common flowers along the ski trails to ephemeral plants of the moist forest. Expect to learn about wildlife and how you can contribute your day-to-day natural observations to benefit conservation. 

The hike will be from 5pm-7:30pm (2.5-3hrs) - Medium/ High intensity (>800ft elevation gain) up to the Kent Thomas Nature Center. 

Hikes are open to ages 5+ (a supervising adult must accompany children), pre-registration is required to attend, and registration is limited. Hikes will meet at the flagpole in front of the Mad River Glen Basebox. Attendees are encouraged to stop at Stark's Pub for some post-hike refueling! 

To register for the hike, visit https://www.starkmountain.org/news-events.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitsfield/naturalist-led-solstice-hike/200030228827603
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, summer-solstice
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Waitsfield
- **state**: VT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: PO Box 1221, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States, Vermont 05673
- **lat**: 44.20204
- **long**: -72.91721
- **full address**: PO Box 1221, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States, Vermont 05673

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Naturalist- Led Solstice Hike  being held?
  - **A:** Naturalist- Led Solstice Hike  takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at PO Box 1221, 57 Schuss Pass Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States, Vermont 05673.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Naturalist- Led Solstice Hike ?
  - **A:** Naturalist- Led Solstice Hike  is organized by Stark Mountain Foundation.

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