Year of the Trail
Celebrate the beginning of 2023 Year of the Trail by hitting the trail, many events are listed here: https://greattrailsnc.com/events/. There are “First Day Hikes” at all of the State Parks for New Year’s Day. There are few organized hikes you can join below or if you want to celebrate on your own you can visit some of the trails listed on www.nctriadoutdoors.com or in your community and go on a self guided hike.
State Parks
Pilot Mountain State Park 1/1 9am Start: Shuttle Stop for the Visitor Center
https://www.ncparks.gov/news/events/first-day-hike-14
Hanging Rock State Park 1/1 9:30am Start: Trailhead in the visitors center.
https://www.ncparks.gov/news/events/first-day-hike-11
Mayo River State Park 1/1 1pm Start: Mayo Mountain Access Picnic Shelter
https://www.ncparks.gov/news/events/mayo-river-state-park-first-day-hike
Haw River State Park, 1/1 1pm Start: Iron Ore Belt Access
https://greattrailsnc.com/events/haw-river-state-park-first-day-hike/
Local Parks
Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway, Greensboro 1/1 12pm
https://greattrailsnc.com/events/atlantic-yadkin-greenway-new-years-day-3-mile-hike/
Deep River State Trail, Franklinville 1/1 2pm
https://greattrailsnc.com/events/franklinville-rail-trail-faith-rock-first-day-outdoors/
Burlington City Park, Burlington 1/7 10am
https://greattrailsnc.com/events/get-hiking-at-burlington-city-park/
Matrimony Creek, Eden 1/7 10am
https://greattrailsnc.com/events/january-first-saturday-outing-hike-matrimony-creek-in-eden-nc/