Join us outdoors on New Year's Day for First Day Hikes. Choose from 32 hikes in 25 parks across the state. All hikes will be guided by a park ranger or volunteer who will share stories about the park's history, geology, wildlife, and plants.
All hikes are free to join, but a day-use parking permit is required.
Follow the park name links below to learn more about the hike description and hike distance. Some parks ask you to register. If you registered for a hike and are looking for the information, you can find all the hikes listed below. If you have questions about accessibility or need to request reasonable accommodations to participate in a hike, see the contact information in the links provided.
• Bandon State Natural Area (Devil’s Kitchen Access Point)
• Brian Booth State Park (Guided paddle at Beaver Creek boat launch) Registration required
• Cottonwood Canyon State Park
• Deschutes River State Recreation Area Registration required
• Elijah Bristow State Park Registration required
• Elijah Bristow State Park (Guided equestrian trail) Registration required
• Emigrant Springs State Park (Snowshoeing) Registration required
• Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
• L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
• LaPine State Park Registration required
• Luckiamute State Natural Area Registration required
• Milo McIver State Park: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
• Oswald West State Park Registration required
• Silver Falls State Park: 9 a.m.
• Silver Falls State Park: 11 a.m.
• Sitka Sedge State Natural Area Registration required
• Smith Rock State Park Registration required
• The Cove Palisades State Park
• TouVelle State Recreation Site
• Tryon Creek State Natural Area: 9 a.m. (5-mile), 9:30 a.m. (4 mile), 10:00 a.m. (3 mile), 10:30 a.m. (2 mile), 11:00 a.m. (.25 mile)