First Day Hike at Lily Bay State Park 

Maine State Parks is encouraging people to begin 2020 with a focus on healthy lifestyles by participating in the America’s State Parks First Day Hikes program on Wednesday, Jan. 1. State parks in all 50 states are participating in providing guided hikes.

In Maine five state parks are participating, including at Lily Bay State Park. Maine State Parks staff and volunteers will lead hikers along trails that will showcase the beauty of Maine. The distance and the difficulty of the trails vary from park to park, but the hikes are designed to benefit the entire family.

The First Day Hike at Lily Bay State Park will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Jan. 1 with free park admission for participants. The park is on State Park Rd., Beaver Cove, Greenville (Lat 45.568853, Lon -69.538450); meet at the entry booth parking lot (Rte. 15/6 to Lily Bay Rd. to State Park Rd.).

Join us a leisurely 3-mile hike near Moosehead Lake to investigate the wonders of the season. There will also be a 1-mile hike for beginners. Snacks and hot drinks provided at end of hike along with a warm bonfire. Wear warm clothes and boots or snowshoes.

For more information please contact the park at 207-695-2700.

First Day Hikes began more than 25 years ago at the Blue Hills Reservation, a state park in Massachusetts. It is sponsored by the National Association of State Park Directors, which promotes and advocates for state park systems throughout the nation.