Amphibian Night Hike at Desoto State Park
Schedule
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Little River Canyon Center | Fort Payne, AL
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Join Alabama State Park and the JSU Field School staff to get to know Desoto State Park after dark!
As the sun sets, the forest comes alive! Come along on a guided night hike to listen for calling frogs, search for salamanders, and discover the secret lives of amphibians after dark. Learn how these fascinating animals survive, why they’re important to our ecosystems, and how you can help protect them.
Join us for a special Bio-Blitz! Help us document the frogs and salamanders found in the park with a weekend of activities. We will be exploring the park with scientists, naturalists, students, and professors and the public is encouraged to join us. We will be on the cabin road & go to the frog pond, near DeSoto’s South entrance. All ages welcome; children must be supervised. This will be a light hike from DeSoto State Park Lodge on uneven terrain.
Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Meet at DeSoto’s Lodge
Free & open to everyone.
Join us for all of these great events! Registration appreciated.
Friday, March 20
10:00 am – Salamander hike at Canyon Mouth Park
8:00 pm – Night Hike at DeSoto State Park
Saturday - March 21
10:00 am – Salamander Hike on Powell Trail
2:30 pm – Screening of Salabama
Weather Notice: As with all outdoor programs, hikes may be canceled due to rain, storms, or unsafe trail conditions. If weather is questionable, please call the Desoto Lodge at 256.845.5380 beforehand to check on status of walk.
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Little River Canyon Center, 607 5th St NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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