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Memorial Day Hike for Veterans

Join fellow veterans for a Memorial Day Hike.

Join fellow veterans for a Memorial Day Hike on Monday, May 29th, 8:00AM - 12:00PM. The hike will be approximately 7 miles. Feel free to carry your flags and bring pictures or memorabilia to share with your veteran sisters and brothers. 

Open to veterans only. Group size is limited to the first 15 people. No pets permitted.  

No pets please. Dress for the weather; wear sturdy, comfortable shoes and bring a journal for writing. Bring a snack if you like, at least two (2) liters of water per person, and a towel or pad for sitting along the trail.

This special hike is limited to just 15 participants, so reservations are required.

Reserve your spot at:

https://friendsofgovernmentcanyon.org/events/?view=calendar&month=03-2023 

Registration opens on Saturday two weeks prior to the event and closes at noon the Thursday before the event. Sorry, no group registrations.

The hike is free although Natural Area Entry fees do apply. To save time at the Fee Booth and ensure entrance on crowded days, please reserve your Day Pass by visiting https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/government-canyon-state-natural-area/r/deDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200058

Meet at the visitors center by the rainwater harvesting tower. Plan to be at the visitor center no later than 7:45am. The hike starts promptly at 8:00am.  The hike is weather dependent and subject to cancellation. Check trail conditions by calling GCSNA's main office at 210-688-9055, or go to the GCSNA website, twitter feed or Facebook page.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Reserving a Day Pass is not the same as making a program reservation!

This program is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. 

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