Solstice Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River

A guided golden hour hike at Floracliff Nature Sanctuary, down to the Kentucky River floodplain as the setting sun lights the palisades.

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Selected date
Friday, December 18
3 pm – 5 pmEastern Time
Admission
From $9.85 on Eventbrite
Registration
Registration requiredRegister on eventbrite.com (leaves Around Lex)
Admission details
Eventbrite shows tickets from $9.85. The page does not name the ticket types or say whether fees are included. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the hike.

All ages

Who to ask

Questions about this event go to the organizer, Floracliff Nature Sanctuary: 859-296-0986 · floracliff.org (leaves Around Lex).Checked November 7, 2026.

Before you go

Buy a ticket on Eventbrite first: Floracliff is open only for guided programs and does not permit pets. Bring water.

About this event

Friday, December 18, 2026, 3 to 5 pm, at Floracliff Nature Sanctuary, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road. Lucia Gilchrist leads the 1.5-mile hike, which Floracliff rates moderate because of steep and uneven terrain, with some slick spots possible near the creek. Bring water; hiking poles, a snack and a camera are optional. Eventbrite lists the hike for all ages, with doors at 2:40 pm and free parking, and Floracliff says the program begins at the posted start time.

Before you book

Registration
RequiredAround Lex has not checked open spaces. The organizer’s page confirms availability.Floracliff says all hikes and workshops require pre-registration and many fill quickly. Tickets for this hike are sold on Eventbrite.Register on eventbrite.com (leaves Around Lex)From floracliff.org (leaves Around Lex), checked November 7, 2026
Tickets
Sold through EventbriteOfficial ticket page on eventbrite.com (leaves Around Lex)Eventbrite says refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.From eventbrite.com (leaves Around Lex), checked November 7, 2026
Ages
All ages.The organizer’s age rule, not a judgment that it suits every age it allows.Eventbrite lists the hike for all ages.From eventbrite.com (leaves Around Lex), checked November 7, 2026

Good to know

Only what the organizer or the venue states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide

Dogs
At Floracliff Nature Sanctuary: No pets.“Due to her wishes, the steep terrain, and sensitive habitats, Floracliff is not open to self-guided visitation and pets are not permitted.”From floracliff.org (leaves Around Lex), checked October 27, 2026
Strollers
Not stated.
Wheelchair access
Not stated.
Sensory supports
Not stated.

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