3rd Annual Pumpkin Hike!

Take a walk at night along a trail lined with carved pumpkins.

A pumpkin with an elk carved into it. Lights are inside to light it up.

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About this Event

We're excited for the 3rd annual Pumpkin Hike at Mueller!

Pumpkins carved by park staff, volunteers and community members will line a 1/4 mile of the Wapiti Trail. Hike the trail to see the imaginative vegetable art and vote for your favorite at the Visitor Center. The pumpkin with the most votes will receive a prize!

If you'd like to submit a pumpkin for the trail you can drop off carved pumpkins at the park Visitor Center at these times:

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9am-4pm

Thursday, Oct. 15, 9am-7pm

Friday, Oct. 16, 9am-4pm

Bring a flashlight or headlamp and dress in layers.

More details to come as the event gets closer.

Location

Friday, Oct 16, 2026

6:00 pm

Friday, Oct 16, 2026

8:00 pm

Friday, Oct 16, 2026

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration is required

No registration required

Mueller State Park

719-687-2366

[email protected]

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