On New Year’s Day, the Maryland Park Service will host 36 hikes at 32 locations across the state. Great for beginners and families, most hikes are easy-to-moderate guided walks through the forest and woods, though a few parks are offering more difficult treks for more seasoned hikers. Many sites even welcome pets!
WESTERN
Morning: Dans Mountain, Deep Creek Lake, Fort Frederick, Greenbrier, Rocky Gap
Afternoon: Cunningham Falls, Gambrill, Greenbrier, Herrington Manor, New Germany, South Mountain
All Day: Cunningham Falls (self-guided)
CENTRAL
Morning: Fair Hill, Gunpowder Falls, North Point, Patapsco Valley, Rocks, Sandy Point, Seneca Creek, Susquehanna
Afternoon: Elk Neck, Gunpowder Falls, Patapsco Valley, Patuxent River, Sandy Point, Soldiers Delight
SOUTHERN
Morning: Calvert Cliffs, Greenwell, Merkle
Afternoon: Cedarville, Chapman
EASTERN
Morning: Harriet Tubman, Janes Island, Tuckahoe
Afternoon: Assateague, Harriet Tubman, Martinak
All Day: Pocomoke River (self-guided)