OLYMPIA, Wash. — New Year’s Day is a great time to explore Washington State Parks, and this year, visitors will have free access to all of the parks and have an opportunity to participate in one of more than 40 hikes planned at dozens of state parks on January 1.
Locally, Larrabee State Park’s First Day Hike will tackle Rock Trail and South Lost Lake Trail, a 4-mile moderate hike.
Participants will meet at 9am at the Cyrus Gates Overlook at the top of Cleator Road.
Skagit County’s Rockport State Park is offering a First Day Hike on Evergreen Trail. Hikers should meet at the day use parking lot at 10am for the 2.5 mile moderate hike.
More information about hikes can be found here.