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First Day Hikes 2023
Venue: Claytor Lake State Park, Dublin
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Sunday, January 1, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Event Types: Miscellaneous, Family Friendly
Cost: Free

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Description:
Claytor Lake State Park presents First Day Hikes 2023 on Saturday, January 1, 2023.

Celebrate the New Year outside with a step in the right direction. This is a free statewide parking day for all Virginia State Parks. Free First Day Hike bumper stickers will be available at the Contact Station and at the Gift Shop from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Schedule of Events:
• 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Nature Display and Craft Tables:
Visit a ranger at the Meeting Facility.

• 10:00 AM: Early Bird Hike:
Join Master Naturalists on a short hike in search of different bird species. Meet at the Howe House.

• 12:00 PM: Sappy Sunday:
Learn how to make maple syrup at home. We'll take a short stroll to ID different maple trees, and briefly cover how you can make and enjoy syrup from your own backyard. Meet in the field in front of the Howe House.

• 2:00 PM: Vernal Pool Hike:
Master Naturalists will lead the short hike to our semi-permanent wetland areas. Meet at the overflow parking lot between Campgrounds B and C.

• 5:00-9:00 PM: Gazebo Holiday Lights:
Take a walk down to the Gazebo behind the Howe House or park at the Marina parking lot and enjoy from across the cove. The lights are donated by the Claytor Lake State Park Ambassadors.

Or create your own experience during the event on one of our many trails or simply hike along the waterfront to stretch your eyes or reset your mind. Self-guided activity brochures will be available.

To view the self-guided hikes, visit: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/data/events/upload-assets/self-guided-programs-brochure1.pdf.

Admission and parking are free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2022-10-23-15-00-24-200025-mh1 or https://www.facebook.com/vaspclaytorlake or call 540-643-2500.