Sunday, December 7, 2025

Wyoming First Day Hikes

Dec. 1, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026, marks the 15th consecutive year that Wyoming State Parks is offering guided hikes at locations across the state for First Day Hikes.

First Day Hikes is a national initiative launched in 2012 and led by America’s State Parks. First Day Hikes are an opportunity for people to start their year off right, immersed in the outdoors. All First Day Hike offerings are open to the public, including seasoned patrons and first-time visitors.

“I hope everyone’s New Year's resolutions for 2026 are to spend more time in the outdoors,” stated Frances Schaetz, outreach coordinator for the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation. “Participating in one of our statewide offerings for this initiative is a sure way to start the year and your resolution off on the right footing.”

First Day Hikes are offered in all 50 states on New Year's Day. Here in Wyoming, we are offering 19 unique hikes at State Parks and Historic Sites across the state. All hikes are free and open to the public; all day-use fees are waived on Jan. 1 for this initiative.

Participants will have the chance to win a 2026 Annual Day Use Certificate at each participating location and to enter a statewide Grand Prize drawing. Details for the drawings will be available at each site.

Click here for more details about hiking locations, difficulty, length, and terrain.



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