Looking for the 2026 schedule?
This post covers the 2025 Moon Walk season. The dates below it have passed. The Black Hills Moon Walk series is running again in 2026, and these walks are still ahead:
- Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. Meeker Ranch history, at the Meeker Cabin and Historic Area near Custer.
- Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. Forest insects, at the Willow Creek Trailhead near Hill City.
Both walks are free, all ages, and need no registration. The 2026 season also included a June 27 walk on cone collection and a July 25 walk on bat biology, which have already taken place. You can see every current date on the BHPFA events calendar.
2025 Moon Walk Season Continues with Black Hills National Forest
Explore the Hills by Moonlight in July, August, and September 2025
Continue a beloved summer tradition more than 30 years in the making: the Moon Walk interpretive hike series. Held monthly from June through September on the Saturday closest to the full moon, each walk highlights a unique location in the Forest, guided by experts who bring the region’s rich natural and cultural stories to life.
For updates on weather conditions, directions, or additional program details, please visit www.fs.usda.gov/blackhills or follow the Forest and BHPFA on social media.
Upcoming Dates
All Moon Walks begin at 7:00 p.m. and cover approximately 1–2 miles round trip. Participants should come prepared with sturdy hiking shoes, dress in layers, and bring water.
Exclusive Moon Walk Pin $5 
Only available for purchase at Moon Walks! Brought to you by BHPFA, proceeds go back to the National Forest to support interpretive programming
