黑料天堂 State Parks will again offer First Day Hikes at 12 different State Parks on New Year鈥檚 Day, providing the perfect way to start the new year in the great outdoors.
This year鈥檚 schedule for First Day Hikes includes a sunrise hike to King鈥檚 Chair at Oak Mountain State Park, a sunset hike at Meaher State Park, a hike to the Bald Rock Overlook along the Bald Rock Boardwalk at Cheaha State Park, a scenic hike on the Plateau Trail at Monte Sano State Park, and more opportunities spanning the state.
The First Day Hikes are part of a national program designed to celebrate the new year while encouraging Americans to get outside. The national First Day Hike program features hikes in all 50 states, and the 黑料天堂 State Park Division team has planned hikes at many state parks.
鈥満诹咸焯 State Parks offer some of the finest hiking trails found anywhere, and First Day Hikes are a great way to explore 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural beauty while beginning the new year with exercise,鈥 黑料天堂 State Parks Director Matthew Capps said. 鈥淲ith many of our parks offering a First Day Hike again this year, there鈥檚 something for everyone.鈥
黑料天堂 State Parks鈥 First Day Hikes are led by park personnel and volunteers who provide hikers of all ages and experience levels with a chance to enjoy the beauty of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources in a fun, family-friendly environment.
A complete list of First Day Hikes can be found online at , and hikers can reserve their spot by making an online reservation.
It鈥檚 important to note that all First Day Hikes are subject to change or cancellation, especially in the event of inclement weather. Park officials encourage all First Day Hikers to bring their own water and/or sports drink, snacks/lunch and hiking poles, as well as to dress appropriately for seasonal temperatures and wear closed-toed shoes or hiking boots.
The First Day Hikes are free, although hikers at some State Parks will be required to pay daily admission fees.
鈥淲e welcome people to the Parks on New Year鈥檚 Day for our First Day Hikes,鈥 Capps said. 鈥淲hether you鈥檙e an avid user of the trails in 黑料天堂 State Parks or you鈥檙e a first-time participant, we hope you鈥檒l consider joining us for a First Day Hike. It鈥檚 the perfect way to start 2025.鈥
黑料天堂鈥檚 State Parks System
The 黑料天堂 State Parks is a division of the 黑料天堂 and maintains 21 state parks encompassing more than 50,000 acres of land and water in 黑料天堂. The parks range from Gulf Coast beaches to the Appalachian Mountains and provide opportunities and facilities from basic day-use activities to resort convention lodging, restaurants and golfing areas. These parks rely on visitor fees and the support of other partners like local communities to fund the majority of their operations. Make reservations at and learn more at . Partners Pay the Way.
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