RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
PLEASE NOTE : GATE OPEN 10 MINS BEFORE RESERVATION TIME and CLOSE 30 MINS AFTER RESERVATION TIME.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON SURROUNDING ROAD WORK
Ongoing road work in the area around the falls may continue to cause periodic closures, detours, and delays. Because conditions can change day to day, we're unable to provide reliable turn-by-turn directions at this time.
We recommend building extra time into your trip, staying patient with rerouting, and checking Google Maps right before you head out for the most current road status. Conditions along this route can shift quickly, so a last-minute check goes a long way.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while these improvements are underway.
WHAT’S NEW
Admission is $10 per person.
Visits are scheduled and capacity is limited to ensure a peaceful, unhurried experience deep in the Glen.
OUR HOURS :
We are open for reserved general admission on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
IMPORTANT :
You must enter the Preserve within 30 minutes of your scheduled reservation. Gates open 10 minutes prior to reservation times and are closed and locked 30 minutes after that window, until the next reserved admission time.
All guests must be off property by the time we lock the gates for the evening at 5pm.
KIRBY EDUCATION PAVILION :
A beautiful new gathering space for school groups, nonprofits, and community organizations, funded by the Polk County Community Foundation.
NEW PROGRAMING :
Guided hikes, geology and nature talks, nature photography, yoga, and more. Something for every kind of nature lover.
MEMBERSHIP & GIVING :
Support the Glen through membership options. All proceeds fund operations, preservation, and free educational visits for schools and nonprofits.
OUR TEAM :
Andy Ruff, our Guardian of the Glen and Director of Operations, continues to steward this remarkable forest. We are also thrilled to welcome Jen CK Jacobs as our first full-time Executive Director, bringing fresh energy and vision to our next 100 years.
More questions? Check out our FAQ page.
Interested in a Group Visit?
Fill out the form to submit an inquiry and we will get back to you asap.
PLEASE NOTE : A group is considered more than 10 guests in one party.