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First Day Hikes - January 1, 2023
Maine State Park First Day Hikes, part of the nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors, are a combination of led and self-guided hikes, and virtual visits for 2023.
- Guided Program Listings:
- Holbrook Island Sanctuary, Brooksville
- Two Lights State Park, Cape Elizabeth
- Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Freeport
- Self-guided Hike Locations:
- Camden Hills State Park, Camden - download self-guided hike.
- Bradbury Mt. State Park, Freeport - download self-guided hike.
- Popham Beach State Park, Phippsburg - download seashore activity pages.
- Reid State Park, Georgetown - Access: Follow Todd's Point Road to Todd's Point Parking area to access the self-guided trail. The Little River Trail begins on the far end of the lot near the river. Note: Griffith Head Parking lot and the access road are closed due to storm damage until further notice. Text REID to 888-514-7527 to get Park Condition Alerts. Download the Little River Trail self-guided hike.
- Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Freeport - download the self-guided hike.
- Additional Self-guided Hike Guides are available in the right column of this page.
- Share your self-guided hike photos and comments with us by tagging @mainedacf to Instagram and Facebook.
- Stay Informed with Safety Updates.
Virtual Visits
Bradbury Mt. State Park, Pownal, Maine.
Experience or re-live the 2020 First Day Hike with Governor Mills and an enthusiastic group of hikers who made the trek to the summit of Bradbury Mountain on a glorius blue sky day! Start your journey!
Holbrook Island Sanctuary, Brooksville, Maine.
Holbrook Island Sanctuary offers a scenic natural area of upland forests, rocky shores, and an offshore island. Opportunities include hiking, nature appreciation, and cross-country skiing in winter. Start your journey with Aislinn Sarnacki, Adventure expert, Bangor Daily News.
For the Snowbirds who have had to remain in Maine and those looking for a tropical paradise:
Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, O‘ahu
Kaiwi's First Day Hike celebration is a multicultural event. The day begins with the customary blowing of the Pu (conch shell - at 3 minutes and 50 seonds into the video), followed by bagpipes, and a taiko drum performance. Aerial shots of the beautiful shoreline follow the opening ceremony. Start your journey!
Kalalau Trail
Take an 11 mile stunningly beautiful hike on the coastal Kalalau Trail plus a scenic flight aboard a helicopter for an awesome ride - all in less than eight minutes! This is a terrific video to watch while doing your own workout. Start your journey!