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Guided First Day Hike: Texas Schoolhouse State Forest

Otsego2000 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Join Forest Ranger Erin Petit for a guided hike at Texas School House State Forest. Come prepared for the weather and bring water and snacks. Meet at the parking area on Jones Road acorss from the Trailhead sign.

Free. Registration required, please call Ranger Petit, 315/778-4107 to register and for more information.

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First Day Hike: Glimmerglass State Park

Otsego2000 — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Enjoy a one mile self-guided hike through the woods and along the shoreline of Otsego Lake. The trail is a loop and returns to the parking lot. Hike starts at 10 a.m. and the first 100 people will receive the First Day Hike giveaway! The free hike closes at Dusk. Bathrooms are limited, so please plan accordingly. A Porta Jon will be located at Beaver Pond. No minimum age and leashed pets are welcome! Meet up at Sleeping Lion Trail Head near Hyde Hall. Trail might be covered in ice, snow or snow pack. Wear appropriate footwear/snowshoes for the conditions. Hiking/ski pole might be beneficial for balance.

The Park is also holding a food drive to help local food pantries! Although not mandatory, we ask that anyone who wants to participate, bring a can(s) of food or non-perishable items to the event! Thanks in advance for any support you can provide!

Completing this First Day Hike counts as one of eight activites for the Otsego Outdoors Winter Octet.

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First Day Hike: Gilbert Lake State Park

Peg Odell — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Come celebrate the New Year on a 1.3 mile trail walk around Gilbert Lake! Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and afterwards warm up by the fires in Briggs Pavilion!

Gilbert Lake State Park welcomes donations for the local food pantry as part of the the Martin Luther King Food Drive.

Completing this First Day Hike counts toward the Otsego Outdoors Winter Octet challenge.

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First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park

Peg Odell — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

The hike will be a self guided hike along the Overlook Trail. Please check in at the park office between 10:00am and 11:00am. The first 50 people to check in will received a KIND bar and a commemorative button marking the 10th Annual First Day Hike! Please be prepared to wear a face covering during check in and when unable to maintain 6′ distance from other hikers.

The hike should take about an hour.

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First Day Hike at Glimmerglass State Park

Otsego2000 — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Celebrate the New Year with an easy 1 – 1.5 mile hike at Glimmerglass State Park. The park will supply warm beverages and snacks following the hike. Registration is not required but preferred. (607) 547-8662

Call ahead if heavy snow fall is forecasted.

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First Day Hike

Otsego2000 — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Start out the new year at Betty and Wilber State Park. Meet at the Sunset Pavilion and then enjoy a lovely walk through the woods. Warm beverages and granola bars served courtesy of the park. Fleece headbands will also be given away. More information, call 607/547-8662

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