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First Day Hike at Lake Anna State Park

01/01/2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

This year we’re offering two hikes, each an easy 1.5 mile round-trip. After each hike there will be a warm fire for roasting marshmallows, cocoa and cider waiting to greet you upon your return to the Visitor Center. Let us guide your first adventure of the New Year. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Overlook Trail 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Railroad Ford Trail This is a great time of year to observe migrating water fowl enjoying a respite on Lake Anna. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, binoculars and maybe a camera. Limit 25, please pre-register.To pre-register please call the Visitor Center and leave a message with your name, contact phone number and number in your group at (540) 854-6245 or contact lauri.schular@dcr.virginia.gov Can’t make the guided hike? Create your own First Day Hike experience in the park. Parking fees are waived for the day. The first 100 visitors will receive a First Day Hikes bumper sticker. Find out about our contests at https://vasp.fun/2019firstdayhikes – top prize is a $500 gift certificate for both contests.