First Day Hike Scavenger Hunt at Dismal Swamp State Park

Dismal Swamp State Park 2294 US 17 N, South Mills, North Carolina, United States

For First Day Hike 2025, Dismal Swamp is offering a self-guided scavenger hunt! Stop by the visitor center to pick up the scavenger hunt sheet, follow the directions, and explore. […]

First Day Hike at Hammocks Beach State Park

Hammocks Beach State Park 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, NC, US

Maritime Eco-Hike Join a park ranger on the first day of 2025 for an adventure-packed maritime eco-hike following our nature trails through the woods! Deer, eagles, a scampering wild turkey– […]

First Day Hike at Stone Mountain State Park

stone mountain state park Backpack Parking trailhead N36.39460, W81.06890, US

Join a Ranger for your first hike of 2025 at the Lower Trail Head at 9:00 AM. The hike will start on the Wolf Rock Trail and connect into the […]

First Day Hike at Raven Rock State Park

Raven Rock State Park 3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC, United States

Join a Park Ranger on this one-hour hike to discover some of the natural wonders of this piedmont landmark to celebrate First Day Hikes. Hike is 0.5 miles long and is […]

First Day Hike: Boyd Tract

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, NC, United States

Start the year off right by getting outside for a First Day Hike! For this hike at the Boyd Tract, we will hike an easy 1 mile through old growth […]

First Day Hike at Pilot Mountain State Park

Pilot Mountain State Park - Bean Shoals Access 622 Hauser Road, Pinnacle, NC, United States

Come out to Pilot Mountain's Bean Shoals access on January 1, 2025 for a guided first day hike on the Horne Creek trail! This trail is located at the Bean […]

First Day Hikes at Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park 2303 E. Fort Macon Rd., NC, US

First Day Hikes – 9 a.m. (one short and one long) Start off the new year with a hike in your favorite state park. Fort Macon State Park will be […]

First Day Hike: To Hanging Rock!

Hanging Rock State Park 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, NC, US

Bring your thermos, a warm snack, and a journal as we celebrate the New Year by getting outside and experiencing nature with this guided hike up to Hanging Rock. At […]

First Day Hike at Mayo River State Park

Mayo River State Park - Mayo Mountain Access 500 Old Mayo Park Road, North Carolina, US

Join us for a guided 1.8-mile hike along the fox trail. A ranger will navigate, while sharing inspired insight as we start the new year off with a stroll through […]

Jordan Lake First Day Hike

Ebenezer Church Recreation Area 2582 Beaver Creek Rd, Apex, NC, United States

Come join a park Ranger on a scavenger hunt at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area to kick off the New Year!  The hike consists of locating various park animal silhouettes throughout […]

First Day Hike Scavenger Hunt

Boone Fork Parking Area Linville, NC, United States

Meet a ranger at the Boone Fork Parking Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway (mile marker 299.9) to grab a scavenger hunt to complete on Nuwati Trail for your First […]

First Day Hike – Upper Bearwallow Falls

Gorges State Park - Grassy Ridge Access 976 Grassy Ridge Road, NC, US

Join Park Staff for a 2025  First Day Hike to the Upper Bearwallow Falls Overlook. Please be prepared for a moderate, 30 minute hike, with proper footwear and water. We […]