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Pumpkin Hike Grand Opening & Lighting

Ellsworth Riverwalk ‧ October 29th ‧ 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Each year Frenchman Bay Conservancy decorates one of our trails with glowing jack o’ lanterns and opens it up the public for the Pumpkin Hike! This year we will be hosting the Pumpkin Hike at the Ellsworth Riverwalk, a scenic downtown trail, in partnership with the Ellsworth Public Library

Join us for the Pumpkin Hike Grand Opening, anytime from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, and stroll down the jack o’ lantern lit trail, illuminating the path for all the enjoy. Wear a spooky costume, enjoy snacks provided by the Ellsworth Public Library, vote on your favorite pumpkins, and join us in celebration of the Pumpkin Hike Grand Opening as we light the pumpkins for the first night!

Pre-registration is available below. We hope to see you there!

*Visitors should park at the City Hall parking lot and walk to the trail. To inquire about accessible parking, please contact Outreach Coordinator, Jane Parlee at jane@frenchmanbay.org.*


Submit a Pumpkin to the Pumpkin Hike!

Each pumpkin on the Pumpkin Hike is carved by a community member. Visitors of the Pumpkin Hike will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite pumpkins during the Pumpkin Hike Grand Opening, the pumpkins with the most votes will be awarded with a prize! Wish to submit a pumpkin to our Pumpkin Hike? Join us at Tidal Falls on Sunday, October 26th, to carve a pumpkin with us, or submit one of your own. Click here to learn more about submitting a pumpkin! 


About the Riverwalk Trail

The Riverwalk Trail follows along the edge of the Union River right in Downtown Ellsworth. The trail begins behind the Ellsworth Public Library and is a short walk on relatively flat and level surface, with smooth slopes and wide trails. The trail ends at an overlook where visitors can stop, relax, and take in a view of the river. Parking is available along State Street or at City Hall. A detailed description of this hike can be found on the Riverwalk’s webpage.

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