MONTGOMERY-What better way to kick off the New Year than by getting a jump start burning off those extra holiday calories in the great outdoors?
First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided hikes will be organized in all 50 states. Kids and adults all across America will be participating in First Day Hikes, getting their hearts pumping and enjoying the beauty of a state park.
First Day Hikes are led by knowledgeable state park staff and volunteers. The distance and rigor vary from park to park, but all hikes aim to create a fun experience for the whole family. People are invited to savor the beauty of the state park’s natural resources with the comfort of an experienced guide so they may be inspired to take advantage of these local treasures throughout the year. Learn more about First Day Hikes across the country.
Make your plans to join us for one of the Alabama State Parks First Day Hikes:
First Day Hikes 2025
Buck’s Pocket State Park
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/First-day-hike-2025-bucks-pocket
Cheaha State Park
https://alapark.itinio.com/register/first-day-hike-accessible-hike
https://alapark.itinio.com/register/first-day-hike-heritage-hike
Chewacla State Park
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/first-day-hike-2025-chewacla-state-park
DeSoto State Park
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/DSP-FirstDay-Hike
Gulf State Park
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/new-year-hike-2025
Joe Wheeler State Park
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/joe-wheeler-state-park-first-day-hike-2025
Lakepoint State Park
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/first-day-hike-2025-lakepoint-state-park
Meaher State Park
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/first-day-hike–sunset-on-the-delta
Monte Sano State Park
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/first-day-hike-2025-monte-sano-state-park
Oak Mountain State Park
https://alapark.itinio.com/register/FirstDayHikeOMSP
Rickwood Caverns State Park
https://reserve.alapark.com/register/first-day-hike-2025-rickwood-caverns-state-park
Wind Creek State Park
https://alapark.itinio.com/register/first-day-hike
Media Release/Alabama State Parks
