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First Day Hike 2027 — Start the New Year in Nature!What better way to welcome 2027 than with fresh air, beautiful scenery, good company, and a little adventure?
Join the Friends of Beltzville and Beltzville State Park staff on Friday, January 1, 2027, for our annual First Day Hike!
🥾 Hike Details
📍 Meet: Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC)
🕐 Sign-In: 1:00 PM
🥾 Hike Begins: 2:00 PM
📏 Distance: Approximately 3½–4 miles
🐾 Special Thanks to Our Four-Legged Friends!
We are incredibly grateful to the American Academy of Canine Water Rescue and their amazing canine volunteers for the important work they do at Beltzville. Throughout the summer, these dedicated dogs and their handlers volunteer weekends to help lifeguard the beach, providing an extra layer of support and safety for park visitors.
We’re thrilled to welcome them back once again as our First Day Hike leaders! 🐕🥾
Their enthusiasm, dedication, and love for the park make this annual hike even more special. We’re so grateful to have them with us as we start another year at Beltzville!
🌊 A Once-a-Year Opportunity
With special permission, this annual hike takes us to the Beltzville Dam Tower, an area not typically included in public hikes. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the incredible views from the dam breast overlooking Beltzville Lake.
The hike is approximately 3½–4 miles and includes gravel, grass, dirt, and changing terrain.
🎒 Come Prepared
Bring plenty of water and dress appropriately for winter conditions. Sturdy hiking boots, warm layers, a jacket, and weather-appropriate clothing are strongly recommended.
🍭 Candy Cane Hunt for Children
Before the First Day Hike, children can participate in our Third Annual Candy Cane Hunt.
🕧 Sign-In: 12:30 PM
🍬 Hunt Begins: 1:00 PM
👉 Please see the separate Candy Cane Hunt event on our Facebook Events page for complete details.
🔥 Campfire & Hot Chocolate
Warm up around the campfire near the amphitheater and visit the EIC for hot chocolate and cookies, while supplies last. ☕🍪🔥
🥫 First Day Food Drive
Help us start the year by giving back! Bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to support a local food pantry. Every donation helps.
📍 Parking: EIC parking is limited. Additional parking is available in Lot B and Lot C near the beach.
Start 2027 with us—explore a special part of Beltzville, enjoy incredible views, meet wonderful people, and follow our four-legged hike leaders into the new year! 🌿🐾🌊🥾
🌨️ Weather Updates
January weather can be unpredictable. Please check the Friends of Beltzville Facebook page before coming for any weather-related changes to the schedule, route, location, or activities.
We can’t wait to see you and start 2027 together! 💚
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