(Indianapolis, IN) – Usher in 2024 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered January 1 at Indiana’s state parks and lakes.
First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start the new year.
They offer a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature, and connect with friends.
Local hikes will take place at the following DNR properties:
- Brookville Lake. Meet at the Campground Shelter at Mounds State Recreation Area at 11 a.m. to hike the Wildlife Wander Trail, a .75-mile hike that should take approximately 45 minutes.
- Versailles State Park. Meet at the Mountain Bike trailhead at 11 a.m. for a challenging 3.8-mile hike on the Shadow Run Mountain Bike Trail. Refreshments provided afterward at Trailside Shelter.
Other First Day Hike locations around the state can be found at on.IN.gov/INStateParkEvents.
The hikes are organized by Indiana State Parks in cooperation with America’s State Parks. They will take place in all 50 states.
First Day Hikes originated more than 20 years ago at the Blue Hills Reservation, a state park in Milton, Massachusetts. The program was launched to foster healthy lifestyles and promote year-round recreation at state parks. For more information, visit America’s State Parks website at stateparks.org.
DNR says make sure you wear sturdy, comfortable shoes on all hikes and dress for the weather.
