First Day Hikes (Multiple Locations)
First Day Hikes (January 1, 2024):
- Three Island Crossing State Park. Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Come on out to the park on New Years Day and join us for the first day hike of the year! Ranger John will be leading a short History based hike and Ranger Tyler will lead a short Nature hike! Sign in at the Oregon Trail and History Center beginning at 12:00 noon. Either join in on a Ranger led hike or explore on your own. Cookies and Hot Chocolate at the History Center awaits you after your adventure! A great family event for all ages!
- Hells Gate State Park: Lewiston, Idaho. Hells Gate state park brings back First Day Hikes on Saturday January 1, 2024. Come enjoy a family event, hiking the wonderful trails offered at Hells Gate State Park from 10:00am – 1:00pm. This year the hikes will be unguided; Hikers are encouraged to explore any of our 12 plus miles of trails. Hikers will need to check in at the discovery center. Free chili and hot drinks will be available upon return to the Discovery Center.
- Harriman State Park: Island Park, Idaho. Experience the natural beauty of Harriman State Park Join us for a guide “hike” – hopefully on snowshoes or skis – along the 1 mile John Muir Trail loop. Meet at the Visitor’s Center to get started at 10am. Dress warmly and have snowshoes or skis underfoot. Rental snowshoes available on site; call Park for local ski rental information. Phone: (208) 558-7368
- Lucky Peak State Park: Boise, Idaho. First Day Hikes on Saturday January 1, 2024. Come enjoy a family event, meandering along the greenbelt at Sandy Point Unit of Lucky Peak State Park from 10:00am – 1:00pm. We will have self-guided activity hikes pertaining to animal tracks, birding, and the solar system. Experience Idaho Loaner Backpacks that include binoculars will also be available for free checkout. Hikers will need to check in at the Sandy Point State Park Office to pick up guides and backpacks. Free hot chocolate will also be available at the park office. *Sandy Point State Park office is located at the base of the Lucky Peak Dam, under the letter “N”. First 25 hikers will receive a commemorative giveaway item!
- Heyburn State Park. Plummer, Idaho. Explore the trails at Heyburn State Park! Please call the park for details. Phone: (208) 686-1308