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Monday Jan 1, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
01/01/2023
Free
"FIRST DAY HIKES" IS A TRADITION INITIATED BY STATE PARK SYSTEMS THAT INVITES EVERYONE TO GO FOR A HIKE ON JANUARY 1, TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Start off 2024 with a self-guided hike on one of the below trails in the Champlain Valley: Moriah: Cheney Mountain Westport: Wildway Passage Essex: Wildway Overlook Trail Willsboro: Long Pond Trail New Russia: Mt. Gilligan Trail Lewis: West Valley Trail Chesterfield: Poke-o-moonshine Crown Point: Penfield Pond Ticonderoga: Cook Mountain Peru: Little Ausable River Trail Saranac: New Land Trust Plattsburgh: Point Au Roche Trails.
Cold-weather hiking can be a lot of fun if you are well-prepared. Here are some tips to help you enjoy your hike: - Dress in layers to regulate your body temperature. - Wear a hat to keep your head warm and prevent heat loss. - Keep your water bottle warm to prevent it from freezing. - Wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's glare reflecting off the snow. - Be aware of shorter daylight hours and always carry a headlamp or flashlight. - Bring plenty of water and snacks to stay hydrated and energized.
Depending on the weather conditions, you can go for a winter walk, snowshoeing, or even cross-country skiing. Tag us on social media @champlainareatrails; we will be happy to share your photos!
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