Dec 27, 2020

Start off the new year with a First Day Hike at a Kansas State Park

Posted Dec 27, 2020 1:02 PM
<b>A view of Kanopolis State Park.</b> Photo taken on Sept.&nbsp; 27, 2017, courtesy <a href="http://travelks.com">travelks.com</a>
A view of Kanopolis State Park. Photo taken on Sept.  27, 2017, courtesy travelks.com

Kick off the new year with a hike in a Kansas State Park.

The guided First Day Hike is part of a program sponsored by America’s State Parks. The First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on New Year’s Day at a state park.

First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome New Year with friends and family. There are hundreds of scheduled First Day Hikes across the United States. Following are some of the First Day Hikes scheduled in our area.

Glen Elder State Park

Date: Jan. 1, 2021

Time of Event: 10 a.m.

Trail: Waconda Trail

Meeting Location: Park Office

Details: Dress warm, water, snacks, and bring binoculars or a camera for wildlife pictures. 1-2 mile hike.

Restrictions: Pet Friendly (on leash)

Cancellation Information: Glen Elder State Park Facebook page

Contact: Glen Elder Park (785) 545-3345 or email Glen Elder State Park

Kanopolis State Park

Date: Jan. 1, 2021

Time of Event: 10 a.m.

Trail: Split Boulder Trail

Meeting Location: State Park Office

Details: Water, snacks, appropriate winter clothing, good walking shoes/boots, binoculars, cameras, easy 1.6 miles. Coffee and hot chocolate provided at the park office before and after the hike.

Restrictions: Pet Friendly (on leash)

Cancellation Information: Kanopolis State Park Facebook page

Contact: Kanopolis State Park office 785-546-2565 or email Kanopolis State Park

Milford State Park

Date: Jan. 1, 2021

Time of Event: 1-3 p.m.

Trail: Eagle Ridge Trail

Meeting Location: Parking Lot near Park Office

Details: Dress warm with comfortable, warm hiking shoes/boots. Easy to moderate in difficulty. Water, hot chocolate and snacks.

Restrictions: Pet Friendly (on leash)

Cancellation Information: Milford State Park Facebook Page

Contact: Milford State Park (785) 238-3014 or email Milford State Park

For a complete list of the First Day Hikes scheduled scheduled at Kansas State Parks, click here.