First Day Hikes are a great way to start the New Year in a fun and healthy way. Maryland Park Service rangers, staff, and volunteers will lead more than 30 hikes on public lands and state parks New Year’s Day.

Did you know!? A recent survey placed visiting historic sites second only to walking for the top reasons why Marylanders visit their State Parks!

SAMPLING OF LOCATIONS

  • Judy Johnson Memorial Beach Walk at Assateague State Park
  • Fossil Hike at Calvert Cliffs State Park
  • Bird Walk at Chapman State Park
  • Guided Sunset Hike at Gambrill State Park
  • Bike the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail at Gunpowder Falls State Park
  • Life of Harriet Tubman Tour at Underground Railroad State Park
  • Tree Huggers Hike at Martinak State Park
  • Winter Rocks Spectacular Hike at Rocks State Park

HISTORIC RESOURCES IN OUR STATE PARKS

The Maryland State Parks stewards more of the state’s historic and architectural resources than any other entity. Through our Six-to-Fix program, Preservation Maryland will work to help identify, document, and prioritize the needs of these resources in the face of a limited budget and large project backlog.

Schedule of First Day Hikes