Local Sports Calendar

Take a stroll through 25+ lighted stations on a quarter mile of trail at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center.  Enjoy classic scenes like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or fan favorites like Frozen or Elf.  Take family photos or selfies at our stations!  Plus enjoy hot cocoa and more!

Free Will Donation:  Donate what works for your family's budget, whether it is $5, $10, or $20.  We rely on donations to support our education and conservation efforts across all three of our properties.

NEW THIS YEAR:  Start INSIDE the visitor center to enjoy all the handmade cardboard gingerbread houses from our competition and enjoy a hot cup of cocoa before heading out onto the trails!

Please check our website and Facebook page for up-to-date information about weather cancellations.

​The trail is only .25 miles and loops from the visitor center through the outdoor classroom and around the pine tree trail.  The trail ends near the parking lot.

There are 25+ stations, great for taking family photos and selfies.  At least 2 NEW stations are added every year including Christmas in July for 2024!

Please respect the families in front of you and wait for them to finish at a station before moving forward.

Staff and volunteers will be on-site every night to answer any questions you may have.

Be sure to tag us on social media: @douglashartnc