Take a Hike: Parks in Raleigh, across North Carolina plan 'First Day' hikes
Ready to get back on track? Start 2024 with a First Day Hike. Here are easy options to get outside within about an hour from Raleigh.
Posted — UpdatedAfter the stress and sugar of the holidays, it is helpful to start the New Year on a more healthful note. Time in the outdoors has proven benefits for physical and mental well-being, and many families mark a new year with a hike.
Listed below are the best "official" organized First Day Hikes within about an hour's drive of the Triangle.
It's simpler than you think. Lace up some supportive shoes, grab a bottle of water and go!
Central NC First Day Hikes 2024
As you look over the list, be sure to note the descriptions to pick the right one for your family based on your abilities and ages and check the link to make sure weather hasn't changed plans.
Stop by the visitor center on Jan. 1 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up the scavenger hunt sheet, choose your favorite trail at the park, and explore. After you complete the sheet, you can receive a sticker.
For a meet and greet with a ranger, stop by Oak Rock Trailhead between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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