Every year on Jan. 1, Virginia State Parks celebrates First Day Hikes. This nationwide initiative invites people to ring in the new year by connecting with nature and making lasting memories at a state park. Ranger-led and self-guided First Day Hikes are offered across the state, giving visitors of all ages and skill levels the chance to explore outdoors. January 1 is a Free Parking Day at all Virginia State Parks.

Douthat State Park will be leading four hikes on January 1st along our Friends Group providing Hot Chocolate and passing out First Day Hike Stickers. The hikes and times are:

10 a.m. : Winter Tree ID Hike

11:30 a.m. : Tiny Trails, Big Senses

1:00 p.m. : Explore the Trail

3:00 p.m. : A Walk Through History

Please use the event link to read more information about the hikes or call 540-862-8114.

Town Hall of Clifton Forge, Va.
547 Main Street
Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422
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Office Hours: M-F 8:30am to 5pm

To Douthat State Park: 5.7 miles
To Covington, Virginia: 13 miles
To Humpback Covered Bridge: 16 miles
To Falling Spring Falls: 18 miles
To Lexington, Virginia: 29 miles
To The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA: 35 miles
To The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 36 miles
To Roanoke, VA: 44 miles
To Blacksburg, VA: 77 miles
To Charlottesville, VA: 95 miles
To Charleston, WV: 150 miles
To Richmond, VA: 166 miles
To Washington, DC: 218 miles

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