Free First Day Hike

Jan 01, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM

Location

Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary - Visitor Center 1361 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711

Cost Free

First Day Hikes are free, guided hikes offered each year on New Year’s Day. The hikes are intended to promote an alternate way of celebrating the New Year by going outside, getting some exercise, and enjoying local nature and history. Start your year off on the right foot by joining our knowledgeable park rangers, naturalists, and volunteers in one of our County’s beautiful parks.

Out with the old, in with the new! Start 2025 out with a refreshing, rejuvenating hike in the great outdoors. Join Mike Quinlan and Diane Goebes, Jug Bay volunteers & Maryland Master Naturalists, on an exploration of a natural winter wonderland. There will be two options to choose from. Go with Diane for a faster, longer 4+ mile hike to our Emory Waters Nature Preserve property or hike with Mike for a slower, 2-3 mile hike on our most popular yellow loop trail. Choose the group on the day of the hike. All ages able to hike the distances are welcome. Free.

Sturdy footwear, binoculars, cameras, and a water bottle are recommended. Please dress for the weather. This program is free (entrance & programs fees waived), but registration is required at https://apm.activecommunities.com/aarecparks/Home Activity Net #39431.

For more information, contact Debra Gage at rpgage00@aacounty.org or 410-222-8006.