All Park Events

First Day Hike - Upper Sunset & Tom Mays Trails

Let's start the New Year’s resolutions off on the right hiking foot!

First Day Hike 2026

Come enjoy miles of fun and join us on the trails at Mother Neff. Explore the park at your own pace and learn about the history of the park along the way. We will also have interpretive stations throughout the park sharing about the park's history and natural resources from 10am-3pm. Once you have completed your hike, come back by the visitors’ center and share your experience. We will even have a small memento for your participation and weather permitting the Leon River Dutch Oven Gang will be serving up some black-eyed peas for good luck in the coming year (while they last)!

First Day Hikes - Hiking With Intention

Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the New Year with a mindful hike in nature.

First Day Hike: Let's Ring in 2026!

Begin the New Year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!

First Day Hike - Hackenburg Loop

It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!