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.