Description: Perseids Meteor Shower Night Hike
Location: Burgess Falls State Park
Join Ranger Willis on August 12th, 2025, at 7:30 pm for a night hike at Window Cliffs during the Perseids Meteor Shower! The total mileage is 5.7 miles, but there will be 18 creek crossings and significant elevation change. Your feet will get wet, so be prepared!
Since it is a timed event, there will not be enough time to stop at each crossing to change shoes. Please wear closed toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Please bring at least 64 oz of water and snacks/dinner.
The park will provide headlamps for the event, but you are welcome to bring your own. On the way back from the Window Cliffs, it will be dark, and we will stop to view meteors from on top of the cliffs and on the way back to the trail head.
OPTIONAL - There will be a separate program for viewing the meteor shower from the Window Cliffs Parking lot from 8:30pm-11 pm. After the night hike, if you would like to stay and enjoy the meteor shower and enjoy smore's, please select the $25 option titled Hike + Smores. Please bring your own lawn chair.
*** This event occurs after hours, so the entrance gate may be closed when going into Window Cliffs if you arrive early enough. A ranger should be there no later than 15 minutes before the event starts to let participants into the parking lot.***
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Program Host: Kristin Willis
Contact Email: kristin.b.willis@tn.gov
Contact Phone: 931-432-5312
Meeting Place: Window Cliffs Natural Area