First Day Hikes

January 01, 2025 8:00 am - January 04, 2025 5:00 pm
Bogue Chitto State Park

January 1, 2025

Join us for the a guided hike on Near Year's Day on the Gorge Trail at Bogue Chitto State Park! This will be an enjoyable 3-mile hike that is suitable for both seasoned hikers and those new to the trails. The hike begins at 8 a.m.

Admission/Entrance Fees
$3 per person
Free for seniors 62 and older; children 3 and under
 

Forts Randolph-Buhlow State Historic Site

January 4, 2025

There will be two ranger-guided First Day Hikes offered, a nature-focused hike at 11 a.m. and a history-focused hike at 1 p.m.

Admission/Entrance Fees
$4 per person
Free for seniors 62 and older; children 3 and under
 

Mansfield State Historic Site

January 4, 2025
First Day Guided Hike begins at 10 a.m.

Admission/Entrance Fees:
$4 per person
Free for seniors 62 and older; children 3 and under

North Toledo Bend State Park

January 1, 2025

Self-guided hikes on multi-use trails.

Trails at North Toledo Bend State Park

  • Trail A – 1-1/2 miles
  • Trail B – 4 miles

Admission/Entrance Fees
$3 per person
Free for seniors 62 and older; children 3 and under
 

Poverty Point World Heritage Site

January 4, 2025
First Day Ranger-Guided hike showcasing the mounds, earthworks and nature found at Poverty Point World Heritage Site. The hike takes between 2 and 3 hours to complete depending on the pace of the group. Meet at the museum for 10 a.m. to begin the hike.

 Admission/Entrance Fees

$4 per person
Free for seniors 62 and older; children 3 and under
 

Tickfaw State Park

January 1, 2025

First-Day self-guided hike along the re-opened 2.5 mile elevated boardwalk trails at Tickfaw State Park. There are also 3 miles of ground trails available.

Admission/Entrance Fees
$3 per person
Free for seniors 62 and older; children 3 and under