Ring in the new year with a First Day Hike, bike or walk in Texas State Parks on January 1.



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As the sun sets on 2023 and the celebration of?100 years of Texas State Parks [ [link removed] ], we look forward to the next century of possibilities at your parks. Let's start 2024 off on the right (and left) foot with a hike, stroll, dog walk, bike ride or winter plunge in your favorite state park.

Whether exercising your body, relaxing your mind or enjoying some social time with friends and family, your parks offer?outdoor fun for everyone [ [link removed] ]!

Check below for events at a park near you or visit the events calendar [ [link removed] ] for a complete list of all First Day Hikes and activities.

You can make reservations [ [link removed] ] for most Texas state parks up to 5 months in advance for overnight visits and up to 30 days in advance for day visits.

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Austin Area

Lockhart SP

*First Day Night Hike [ [link removed] ]?**at Lockhart*?? Ever wondered who uses the park after dark? Join us for a night hike to discover the critters that come out when the sun goes down!

*New Year's Resolutions First Day Hike [ [link removed] ] at Lake Somerville - Nails Creek Unit*??Join one of our team members for a one-hour guided mindfulness hike?as we combine the power of resolutions with the serenity of nature! (A"vailable in English and Spanish!)"

*Inks First Day Events [ [link removed] ] at Inks Lake*???Join us for 3 different First Day Events to kick off the New Year! Choose from a midnight hike on Dec. 31, a morning hike on Jan. 1 or Art in the Park at 2 p.m. on Jan. 1. Or better yet, participate in all the events!

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More Austin Area Events [ [link removed] ]


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Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Cleburne SP

*First Day Hike - Birding with a Guide [ [link removed] ] at Lake Whitney* ? Join us on the Two Bridges Trail for an easy 1 mile hike to discover birding tips and tricks while you enjoy the sites and sounds of Lake Whitney State Park.

*First Day Hike [ [link removed] ] at Cleburne*?? Start the year off with a breath of fresh air. Come join us for a ranger-led hike to the beautiful and historic CCC Spillway!

*First Day Tri-Park-A-Thon [ [link removed] ] at Ray Roberts?*? Hit the trails in our first Tri-Park-A-Thon! Come for just one hike at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Unit of your choice, OR complete the Tri-Park-A-Thon by making it to each first day hike at the three main units of the park: Greenbelt Unit, Isle du Bois Unit and the Johnson Branch Unit.?

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*More Dallas/Fort Worth Area Events [ [link removed] ]*


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Tyler Area

Martin Creek Lake SP

*First Day Hike [ [link removed] ]?at Atlanta?*? Start 2024 with us on a guided hike through the forest of Atlanta State Park!

*First Day Hike [ [link removed] ] at Daingerfield *? Recover from the holidays by spending New Year's Day outdoors!?Take a healthy step into nature with us while?hiking through our enchanting cathedral of trees.

*First Day Hike: Island Trail [ [link removed] ] at Martin Creek Lake* ? Take a guided hike with a park ranger around the Island Trail. Meet the ranger at the bridge to the island at 2 p.m.

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*More Tyler Area Events [ [link removed] ]*


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Houston Area

Sheldon Lake SP

*First Day Hike [ [link removed] ] at Brazos Bend?*??Start the New Year off on the right foot and join in the annual First Day Hike at 40 Acre Lake Trail. First Day Hike stickers will be available while supplies last.

*First Day Hike -?Chinquapin Trail [ [link removed] ]**?at Huntsville*?? Join our volunteers for a First Day Hike on the popular Chinquapin Trail. This trail is 6.8 miles and takes you for a scenic view around Lake Raven. Walk amongst the evergreens and hardwood trees and along the historic dam built by the CCC.?

*First Day Dog Walk [ [link removed] ] at Sheldon Lake *? Get your furry friend's New Year off to a great start by joining us for our First Day Hike! Dogs must be leashed in order to participate.?

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Lubbock/Amarillo Area

Lake Colorado City SP

**First Day Hike Photo Scavenger Hunt [ [link removed] ] at Lake Colorado City**???Start the year off outdoors with a photo scavenger hunt!?Pick up the scavenger hunt list in the main office. Once you find an item on the list, simply snap a quick photo to mark it off!?

*First Day Hike - Historic Carvings Walk [ [link removed] ] at Big Spring?*??Take in the views while taking a step back in time. Join us on a guided walk that highlights the park's unique overlooks and rock carvings.

*First Day Hike - Sunset [ [link removed] ] at Palo Duro Canyon*?? Finish the first day of the year with a brisk, evening hike with our rangers on the CCC and Triassic trails as the sun sets over the rim of the canyon!

*More Lubbock/Amarillo Area Events [ [link removed] ]*


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San Antonio Area

Garner SP

*First Day Hike [ [link removed] ] at Choke Canyon - Calliham Unit* ??Join us at Emperor Run Trail for a guided walk. You might see countless bird species, deer, javelina, turkey and more!? [ [link removed] ]

*First Day Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Hikes [ [link removed] ] at Lake Corpus Christi *??Get your curiosity out for this first-of-the-year scavenger hunt bonanza! Start at the Old Pavilion to pick up your scavenger hunt sheet.

*First Day Hike [ [link removed] ] at Garner*. Celebrate the new year on our first day hike to Crystal Cave. The hike is a good one for children and adults. It covers about 2 miles, one cave, an elevation change of 400 feet, plus some of the best views in the park.

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*More San Antonio Area Events [ [link removed] ]*


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Brownsville Area

Falcon SP

*First Day Hike - Start it Right! [ [link removed] ] at Estero Llano Grande* ? Join us on our annual First Day Hike, a fun way to fulfill those New Year resolutions!

*First Day Hike [ [link removed] ]**?at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley *? Ring in the New Year on this old trail. Take a self-guided hike on an easy 1.5-mile trail through the park. Learn about the wildlife around you and enjoy the climate of a deep south Texas winter.?

*First Day Hike [ [link removed] ] at Falcon* ? Get ready to start the new year enjoying the natural beauty at Falcon State Park with our First Day Hike event. Everyone is welcome to join us as we venture on a hike to explore our beautiful trails and natural resources.

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El Paso Area

Balmorhea SP

*Polar Bear Plunge [ [link removed] ] at Balmorhea?*?Celebrate New Year's Day with the first swim of 2024 in the world's largest spring-fed swimming pool!

*First Day Hike - Upper Sunset [ [link removed] ]*?*at Franklin Mountains*?? Work up a sweat and burn some calories while taking in the splendors of Franklin Mountains State Park.?This year we will be hiking the Upper Sunset Trail.?

*Mile-High First Day Hike [ [link removed] ]?**at Davis Mountains* ? At just over 5,000 feet in elevation, our trails offer beautiful vistas of the surrounding Davis Mountains.?

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*More El Paso Area Events [ [link removed] ]

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