First Day Hike

When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Where: First Landing State Park 64th Street boat launch area parking lot. Access the park from Pacific Ave. and 64th Street. For Map Link Click Here

Meet: We will meet in the First Landing State Park 64th Street boat launch area parking lot at the end of the park access road, near the restrooms by 9:15 AM to sign in and register for the hike. Last year, there was no fee to enter the park on New Year’s Day. The restroom facilities located in the boat launch area are the only restrooms available in this area of the park.

We will be hiking approximately 7 miles. We will be walking on the Cape Henry, the Long Creek and Osprey Trails and return on the Cape Henry Trail. At 9:30 AM we will proceed to the trailhead located in the Narrows area near the boat launch area to start the hike. You can expect primarily flat trails except for parts of the Long Creek Trail where there are some rolling hills. You will be walking through coastal forests on all trails, especially the Long Creek Trail and have some great views of the bay while on the Cape Henry and Osprey trails.

We will probably hike rain or shine, cold or warm but we will notify everyone by 8 pm on Dec. 31st if there is a cancellation for especially foul weather. Please bring/wear appropriate clothing for the weather, hiking boots, water, snacks and/or lunch. This hike is leashed dog (and poop scooped) friendly!

Contact: Bill Bunch at [email protected] to sign up.

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More information on Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club can be found at Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club (tatc.wildapricot.org)