Begin the new year outdoors with First Day Hikes across Massachusetts
Kristi Palma | Boston.com | December 16, 2022
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For those whose new year goals include fresh air and exercise, plenty of free guided hikes are taking place across the state on Jan. 1, 2023.
The Massachusetts First Day Hikes program is a free guided hiking event that began in Massachusetts in 1992 and was rolled out nationwide in 2012. This year, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), which manages more 150 state parks, will offer First Day Hikes at 10 locations across the state.
This year’s DCR hikes, many of which include a hot chocolate social at the end, will take place at spots like Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Halibut Point State Park in Rockport, Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord, Wachusett Reservoir in West Boylston, and more. See a full list of DCR’s 2023 First Day Hikes.
What’s more: Cape Cod is hosting its second annual First Day Hikes Cape Cod, inspired by DCR’s program. This year’s 11 events across the region include sunrise “first light” hikes, history talks, and family activities at places like Bell’s Neck Conservation Lands in Harwich, Greenbelt Greenway in Orleans, West Dennis Beach, and more.
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