Nails Creek – Self-guided First Day Hike 🌿🦋

Start 2026 outdoors at Nails Creek! 🎉 Kick off the New Year on the right foot with self-guided activities. First Day Hikes is a nationwide program celebrating hiking and outdoor fun, and it’s also the first day of the U.S.’s 250th birthday!

🕘 Self-Guided Activities: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Enclosed Pavilion

Activities you can enjoy:

• Nature Journaling – slow down, observe, and record your surroundings (journals not provided)
• Bird Watching – pick up a bird checklist at the pavilion and bring binoculars
• Self-Guided Hikes – choose a trail that fits your pace and time

Trail hike suggestions:

• Easy: Overlook Trail – short loop trail – 0.7 miles
• Moderate: Cedar Creek Loop – 2.1 miles
• Challenging: Lake Somerville Trailway – 4 miles round trip

💡 Tips: Dress for the current weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water.

📍 After your hike or activities, stop by the pavilion to sign in, report your mileage, and grab your First Day Hike sticker