On New Year’s Day, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, in partnership with America’s State Parks will once again be celebrating with First Day Hike. These hikes provide a means for individuals and families to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, exercising and connecting with nature.
For many it has become a tradition. Distance and difficulty vary from park to park, but all hikes aim to create a fun experience for the whole family. People are invited to savor the beauty of Georgia’s State Parks natural resources and be inspired to take advantage of these local treasures throughout the year.
A few nearby hikes are listed below. See a full list at the bottom of this article.
| Big Ferry Trail - First Day Hike Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 2 PM to 3:30 PMSkidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA |
| Start the New Year outdoors with one of our naturalists who will take you on a 2-mile tour around the Big Ferry Trail. We will discuss general information about the park and prepare you for the variety of fun programs we will offer in 2023. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead. $5 parking. 912-598-2300. |
| Back Nine Walk: First Day Hike Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 2 PM Jack Hill State Park - Reidsville, GA |
| Come get a view of the vast back nine of the golf course in a casual, stroller friendly walk over our boardwalk. $5 parking. 912-557-7744. |
| First Day Hike with a Naturalist Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 10 AM to 12 PM Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA |
| Join us at 10:00am for a 3 mile nature hike with Ranger Lexi on a great Trail. This hike is medium difficulty and requires sturdy shoes and water. $5 parking. 912-727-2339. |
| First Day Hike Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 9 AM to 10:30 AM George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA |
| Come join us for a Ranger led First Day Hike on our 3-Mile Deer Run Trail. $5 parking. 478-763-2759. |
