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First Day Hikes

First Day Hikes is a nationwide program to encourage hiking on New Year's Day. Start a new tradition and join us!

December 2026

Dec 31
11:00p
End Date

First Day Midnight Hike *Registration Required*

Inks Lake State Park
Start 2027 with a midnight hike and ring in the New Year with us!

January 2027

Jan 1
6:00a
End Date

First Day Hike (Self Guided)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Start the new year off on the right foot and enjoy a hike at the park.
Jan 1
7:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Sunrise Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Begin 2026 with a sunrise walk on the beach at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

Self-Guided First Day Nature Hikes

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience the great outdoors and join us for a self-guided First Day Hike!
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

Self Guided First Day Hikes

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hikes

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Start the new year off with a hike at Caprock Canyons State Park!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Kick off 2026 with a refreshing Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Put your best foot forward into the New Year!
Jan 1
9:30a
End Date

First Day Hike - Self-Guided

Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger First Day Hike

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Inks Lake State Park
Hit the trail with us as we celebrate a new year
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Put your best foot forward into the New Year!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

Polar Plunge 2026

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Jump into the new year right!

January 2028

Jan 1
9:30a
End Date

First Day Hike - Self-Guided

Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!

January 2029

Jan 1
9:30a
End Date

First Day Hike - Self-Guided

Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!

January 2030

Jan 1
9:30a
End Date

First Day Hike - Self-Guided

Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!