Name: Presidents Day Hike with Piney Woods Conservation Group
Start: 2026-02-16
End: 2026-02-16
Location: Brooklyn

About the Event

PWCG is hosting another holiday hike - this time for Presidents Day on Monday, February 16th!

Join us for a refreshing group hike this Presidents Day 2026! Celebrate the long weekend by exploring scenic trails, enjoying the last of the crisp winter air as spring approaches and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts!

No experience necessary - this hike is perfect for all skill levels. Just bring your appetite for adventure (and maybe some snacks for the hike *and* after).

See you out there:

Presidents Day, Monday, February 16th - 10 am

De Soto National Forest - Black Creek Wilderness

Black Creek Wilderness - Hwy. 29
Approximately 4 miles (out-and-back)
2.0 - 3.0 hours

Largest wilderness area in the state - hardwood floodplain filled with oxbow lakes and dense stands of sweet gum, sweet bay, red maple, oak, pine and bald cypress. We'll hop off-trail for a bit to explore the beautiful Beaverdam Creek!

Recommended supplies - comfortable shoes, water, lunch, snacks, trekking poles, natural bug repellant, hat, cool wicking clothes with warm layers depending on weather.

Meetup - link to the Google Maps pin and the GPS coordinates - https://maps.app.goo.gl/SP9L2k1k5W3s7EAKA

See hike details and photos from a previous hike here:
https://www.strava.com/activities/16916094508

Races Offered

Presidents Day Hike with Piney Woods Conservation Group

Feb 16, 2026

straighten

Distance — 4 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Brooklyn.

thermostat Temperature

9.2° / 20.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.7° / 18.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 58m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:36

nightlight Sunset

18:42

About Brooklyn

Learn more about the host city, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn, the "Borough of Homes and Churches," is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It used to be a separate city, and still feels much like one. It has about 2.5 million inhabitants. If separated from the rest of New York City, Brooklyn would be the 4th most populous American city.