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With over 50 California State Park January 1, 2017 hikes on the roster, there’s plenty to celebrate on the day after the night of New Year’s Eve. First Day Hikes (now in their fifth year) range from easy 20-30 minutes walks to full day climbs for total elevations of 3,000 feet in challenging workouts with park guides. Some events invite you to bring the kids and the dogs, while others recommend no kids (unless they can handle it) and keeping the dogs at home. Don’t be a couch potato…SEE California!

First Day Hike 2017 Highlights

• Calaveras Big Trees North Grove Hike
• Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area ATV rides followed by a safety carnival with hot dogs.
• Salton Sea State Recreation Area’s Iron Wood Nature Trail
• Clearlake 7.5 mile hike along McVicar Trail
• Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area’s Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook First Day Hike is easy, kid-friendly and offers best views of Los Angeles Basin.
• Mount Tamalpais State Park hosts a 9-mile, moderate to strenuous First Day Hike.
• Asilomar State Beach Dune Boardwalk and Beach First Day Hike is great for families with dogs on leash.
• Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park Water Canal Trail First Day Hike is easy, 1.5-mile accessible trail hike with info about historic water system.
• Torrey Pines State Natural Preserve Beach Trail First Day Hikes include 5 trail options.
• Ano Nuevo State Park Guided Elephant Seal Walks First Day Hike visits a large colony of Northern elephant seals.