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Come glow with us into the New Year! Enjoy a 1 mile easy hike to the Flat Rock to enjoy the stars and count down to the new year. Wear you glow items, comfortable shoes and bring water. The ranger will have additional glow items. $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Tired of sitting your way into the new year? Start 2026 off on the right (and left) foot as we hike into the new year. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Celebrate the last day of 2025 with a torch-lit sunset tour of the historic city of Etowah. On Wednesday, December 31st, the Mounds will be open until 9:00 pm, with a guided tour up Mound A starting at 6:30 pm to view the sunset. Walk with a ranger, view the stars, or try some piping hot corn fritters along other traditional southern recipes $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Celebrate the arrival of 2026 and the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding with a special New Year’s Eve guided hike at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site in Brunswick. Stroll beneath centuries-old oaks and explore historic outbuildings, At midnight, ring the historic plantation bell and toast with sparkling cider. $15. 912-264-7333.
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Meet Rangers at the park office to enjoy an easy 1.2 mile hike around the Lower Lake. The hike will end with sparkling grape juice and hot cocoa around the campfire as we count down to the New Year. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Start the New Year off on the right foot! Join us for a Ranger led hike on our Sunset Drive Nature Trail. We will hike past historic CCC buildings, talk about the 478th company, and go on a tour of the 1935 Fire Tower. Hike is an easy 1 mile meander on a paved trail. Bring water and wear appropriate shoes. Dogs must be on a 6 ft leash. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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On New Year’s Day, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites will once again kick off the New Year with the statewide First Day Hike tradition! Two unique hikes will be offered at Amicalola Falls State Park, starting at 9:30am and 12:00pm. A Birds of Prey Show at 11am in the Arch Room of Visitor's Center caps off this great day. All ages welcome! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come join us for a 1 mile easy hike to the Tower to enjoy lunch by the Chattahoochee River! Please wear comfortable shoes, bring picnic lunch, blanket, and drinks. Feel free to ask Naturalist questions about the park and nature. $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join us for an ADA and child friendly hike around the Visitor Center Parking lot to meet at the fire pit to discretely burn one thing you don't want to bring into the New Year. We will end this program on a fun note with smore's by the fire! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join a ranger for a morning of birding and relaxation, as we welcome in the new year with a coffee in hand and birds in sight. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Join a ranger to search for your "First Bird!" Bird watchers across the globe participate in this tradition and say that the first bird you see in the new year represents the upcoming 12 months. Don't miss out on this memorable and meaningful first day hike! Pre-registration is required; save your spot by calling the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Join a ranger on the Huckleberry Trail for a fun first-day hike! To celebrate the start of America's 250th year, we will have some history/New Year's themed trivia with prizes for correct answers. Pre-registration is required; call the visitor center to save your spot! $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Step into the boots of a colonial soldier! On this ¾-mile hike, kids and families will march with a Revolutionary War guide, hear tales of bravery and frontier survival, and watch safe musket drill demonstrations. An active, fun, and family-friendly adventure that brings Elijah Clarke and Colonial Georgia to life! $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Celebrate the first day of 2026 with a ranger-led hike. Join a park ranger for a scenic adventure to one of F.D.
Roosevelt State Park’s most beautiful spots, Cascade Falls!
The sound of rushing water, shady forest paths,
and the beauty of the falls make this a hike you won’t want
to miss. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Welcome in America's 250th anniversary with a distinctly Scottish flair!
After settling the town in 1736, the Scots of Darien would protect the new Georgia colony and raise patriots who would fight for America's independence just 40 years later. Join us while we celebrate both the New Year and the history that has gotten us here. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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If your New Year’s resolution is to get outdoors, get some exercise, and learn fascinating history about Georgia, this is the event for you! Take a guided hike through the best-preserved Confederate earthworks. Discover the daily life of Civil War soldiers and the fort’s role in shaping our nation. Standard admission applies $5.50 - $9.75 912-727-2339.
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If your New Year’s resolution is to get outdoors, get some exercise, and learn fascinating history about the great state of Georgia, this is the event for you! Join us for a guided hike on the hallowed grounds of historic Fort Morris. Learn about the daily life of Colonial soldiers and Fort Morris’ role in the battle for our nation’s independence. $1.50 - $5 912-884-5999.
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Bundle up and join us for an early morning history hike. Enjoy the view of the valley from the West Overlook, learn about the CCC as we climb the Fire Tower, and explore the mysteries of the ancient Rock Wall on this 1.2-mile, moderate-rated hike. Begins at the West Overlook Trailhead at 8:30 AM. Pre-registration required. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Come start the year on the right foot at our biggest annual event! We'll meet at the Area B boat ramp & hike out from the bridge on a 2 mile loop around the cove. Please pre-register early to ensure receipt of your coveted First Day Hike 2026 commemorative sticker! Supply is limited to the first 100 registrants for either of the First Day Hikes. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Earn your coveted First Day Hike 2026 sticker!
We'll hike out from the Visitor Center along the 1.2 mile paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This guided hike takes us through our bird sanctuary by way of the old Birdberry Trail, and follows a small stream replete with evidence of beaver activity. This 2.5 mile round trip typically takes under an hour. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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First Day Hike on the first day of 2026! We will hike the 3 mile trail through the Mill House. For those who want a shorter hike the squirrel run trail is available also. Make plans to come join us, pets welcome but must be on a leash. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Join us as we start off the new year with an exciting hike down the Phenomenon trail. $5 parking. 229-768-2571.
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Join us at the Walk in the Pines trail for our annual First Day Hike at Georgia Veterans State Park $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Join us for the first hike of the year on the red, white, and blue trails! Catch some beautiful views of the lake while you hike i the new year with a ranger. We will have a short and long option (1 or 3 miles). Begins at the park office. $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Kick Off the New Year with a Scenic Hike. Join us on the newly renovated Brantley Trail for a 1.5 mile, moderate hike - intended for families with a member who has a mobility disability. Six (6) Action Track Chairs (ATC) are available with the pre-registration, One (1) ATC per family. Call the park office to reserve by December 12. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join hikers across the country for a New Year's Day hike! Morning or afternoon, both hikes will start on the 0.5 mile Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing to the 2.5 mile Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). There will be a K9 Demonstration, and vendors, Black Smoke Coffee and Chick-fil-A, will have food available for purchase. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join hikers across the country for a New Year's Day hike! Morning or afternoon, both hikes will start on the 0.5 mile Historic Trail (ADA) with the option of continuing to the 2.5 mile Tranquility Trail (moderately rated). There will be a K9 Demonstration, and vendors, Black Smoke Coffee and Chick-fil-A, will have food available for purchase. $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join us at the Overland Nature Trail Head at 10:00 AM for our 'Easy Breezy Hike', 3/4 of a mile hike or join us at 1:00 pm at the Multi-Use Trail Head for our 'Intermediate Hike' 3 mile hike to start the new year with a bang!
*These programs require pre-registration, $5 registration fee, please call the park office to register.* $5 plus $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Ranger guided nature hike giving participants the opportunity to learn about the naturalist William Bartram while enjoying a hike on our boardwalk and golf course. $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Ranger guided nature hike giving participants the opportunity to learn about the naturalist William Bartram while enjoying a hike on our boardwalk and golf course. $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Meet Rangers at the park office for an easy, moderate , or strenuous hike to start your new year with. The easy hike will be a 1.2 mile hike along the Lower Lake Trail. The moderate hike will take you up to the Marble Mine and is 1.5 miles. The strenuous hike will be approximately 4 miles around the Jenkins Gap Trail. All hikes leave at 10:00 am. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join us for a hike down to the Ocmulgee river and help us recreate a historical photo taken there in 1920. Along the way, learn all about the history of the land and how the cotton fields turned back into forest due to the arrival of the boll weevil at that time - 2.6 miles total. Reservation required. Dec. 28 at 4pm is the deadline to register. $6.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Start off the new year right with a brisk hike down our Lake Trail! This is a easy meandering 1 1/2 hour hike through the pines and on our boardwalk which crosses our Lake. Pre-register at the Visitor Center to receive your 1st Day Hike sticker We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Start off the new year right with a brisk hike down our Lake Trail! This is a easy meandering 1 1/2 hour hike through the pines and on our boardwalk which crosses our Lake. Pre-register at the Visitor Center to receive your 1st Day Hike sticker We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us for our Annual First Day Hike — a fun and refreshing way to start the year. Breathe in the fresh air, soak up the scenic views, and enjoy a relaxing walk along our beautiful short loop trail. Everyone’s welcome — let’s hit the trail together! $5 parking. 229-868-7474.
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Get the new year started off right! Join us on a ranger-lead hike on Cliatt Creek Trail. Get your coveted First Day Hike sticker celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary. We'll meet at the Nature Center at 10:00 AM before heading out. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join the Rangers and Friends of New Echota volunteers as we start the new year with a glimpse into the past. Learn about Cherokee history and enjoy our Ranger guided nature trail walk. Rangers will lead a guided hike on New Town Creek Trail and through the historic Cherokee Capital of New Echota. 1.5-2 miles long, easy to moderate. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Pre-Registration is required for this event as space is very limited! Ring in the New Year with a hike up Panola Mountain, a registered National Natural Landmark. Trek to the top to symbolize all the great things you will accomplish in 2025! Hike is 3.5 miles and is moderately strenuous. Ages 10+. No pets permitted. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Kick off the new year with a ranger-led and guided hike along the Red Trail. Join us as we explore history and nature as our first outdoor activity of 2026! Arrive at 9:00 a.m. to enjoy some " Cowboy coffee", hot chocolate, and samples of fresh, dutch oven-baked cinnamon roll bread. $5 parking. 770-443-7850.
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Start the New Year with an invigorating hike on the Lakeside Trail! Join us as we explore the history of Red Top and its iron mining, as well as the park's natural resources. We'll also be available to answer any questions that visitors may have. Don’t miss out on this fun experience! Call today to reserve your spot. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Start the New Year with an invigorating hike on the Lakeside Trail! Join us as we explore the history of Red Top and its iron mining, as well as the park's natural resources. We'll also be available to answer any questions that visitors may have. Don’t miss out on this fun experience! Call today to reserve your spot. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Start off your New Year by joining us for a ranger-led hike down the Little River Trail. Hear facts about the local wiregrass habitats, the importance of fire in the local environment, and see the flora and fauna of the Coastal Plain Region. Just be sure to bring a good pair of walking shoes and a water bottle.
Parkpass Required. $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
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Come Hike in the new year on this ranger led expedition through the 2 mile Gopher Tortoise Trail. Parking fee required $5 parking. 229-861-3137.
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Step into history as we welcome the new year and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Join us at sunrise over the Skidaway marsh, where the golden light will illuminate the same breathtaking coastal views seen in 1776. Together, we’ll reflect on how this coast has changed since the nation’s founding and look forward to the future, one sunrise at a time. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Start your New Year's resolution off right!
This hike will begin at the Visitor's Center, and we will make a pit stop approximately 1.3 miles away at our primitive cabin. There, by a toasty fire, you can warm yourself against the winter chill. If you are feeling adventurous, you can then continue an additional 1.2 miles to Duke's Creek Falls. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Greet the New Year in primordial beauty. Start your year on the right foot with an easy .75 mile hike on our Boardwalk Trail out into the swamp and continue if you choose with a .75 hike on the Nature Trail. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Greet the New Year in primordial beauty. Start your year on the right foot with an easy .75 mile hike on our Boardwalk Trail out into the swamp and continue if you choose with a .75 hike on the Nature Trail. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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This is the first of the first day hikes at Sweetwater Creek, kicking off at the crisp time of 5 am, before the sun even rises. We'll be hiking the purple trail and the blue trail. Close toed shoes required, please dress for the weather and bring water. pre-registration is require as this program is running outside of standard operating hours. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5801.
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We'll be starting our right before sunrise and enjoying the early morning light on the trails. This hike is 3 miles on the white and green trails. Please wear close toes shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. Pre-registration is required as this hike starts prior to standard operating hours. 7 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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We'll have more details posted shortly. For more information in the mean time please email Adrian.Fox@dnr.ga.gov $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This 1 mile hike will be taking folks straight to the play ground, and includes time for youth to play. There is a stroller friendly option. Please dress for the weather, wear close toed shoes and bring water. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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This special history hike and mill tour will be incorporated into our first day hikes, 1 mile of hiking total. Please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. We'll be going inside the mill ruins. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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This is your very last chance to be on a first day hike! We'll be meeting in front of the visitor center at 5:30 pm. Please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather, bring a flashlight and water. We'll be doing the purple trail. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join rangers for a 1-mile loop to the highest and most inspiring point at the gorge to reflect on your year past and greet the New Year. Watch the sun set over the gorge with hot cocoa, s'mores and a toasty campfire. Pencil and paper will also be available to write down what burdened you in 2025 and toss your troubles in the fire $7 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Start the New Year off on the right foot! Join us for a guided hike around our beautiful lake to ring in the first day of the year! $5 parking. 706-878-2201.
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Early Birds get the Worm! Come join our First Day Sunrise hike! We will start the hike at the park office leading into our Inner Loop Trail and Victoria’s Path, it’s approximately 3 miles. Along the way you will learn about the history of the park. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a water bottle. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Night Owl’s Commence for our First Day Sunset Hike! We will start the hike at the park office leading into Victoria’s Path through the Inner Loop Trail, the hike is about 3 miles long. We will be using UV flashlights along the way! Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a water bottle. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Start the New Year off on the right foot! Join us for a Ranger led hike celebrating 141 years of Watson Mill Bridge. We will hike through the bridge to the Hydroelectric Power Ruins and back. Hike is an easy 1.5 miles starting from Picnic Shelter 3. Bring water and wear appropriate shoes. Dogs must be on a 6 ft leash. $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Couldn't make the first day hike? No problem, bring the family to the Vann House for your first Saturday hike of the new year and receive a souvenir sticker. We'll be talking about history, looking for unique birds and plants on this one-mile, moderate level hike. Leashed dogs are welcome. The hike and sticker are included in admission. $5.25 - $7 706-695-2598.
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