Every year, North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. Not every state park participates, but we are listing the ones in and near the Triangle that are hosting guided walks. We will also list some First Day Hikes in city and county parks.
You should feel free to take your own hike too! Check out our photo guide to hiking in N.C. State Parks.
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Falls Lake State Recreation Area
Saturday, January 1st, 2022
9 a.m.
Duck Cove Trail in Beaverdam
14600 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, NC
Free
Leap into the New Year with a hike at Beaver Dam. Join rangers for a short hike (1.2 miles) on Duck Cove trail. The trail will take you along the lakes edge while we discuss the history of Falls Lake along with what flora and fauna one may find. The hike will begin at 9:00 AM and leave from Duck Cove Trailhead, located inside of Beaver Dam.
Wilkerson New Year Hike
Saturday, January 1st, 2022
2 to 4 p.m.
A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve
5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC
Free
Get off on the right step with the new year! We will hike all three Wilkerson Nature Preserve Trails to reflect on the year that has passed and face the one ahead. While guided by a naturalist, we will periodically stop to take in some of the Preserve’s winter wonders. Dress for winter hiking. Meet at Park Office.
More free fitness opportunities
Check out our big list of free fitness classes and hikes in the Triangle, or look at a few of them here:
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve, Raleigh
5229 Awls Haven Drive
Raleigh, NC
