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2022 First Day Hikes: Arvada, Golden, Wheat Ridge

Start the Year off on the RIGHT Foot!

By Julie Dikken, Publisher of Evergreen.Macaronikid.com and Arvada.Macaronikid.com December 24, 2021

On Jan.1, Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to celebrate the new year by hiking at a Colorado state park. 

First Day Hikes offer a chance to start the new year off on the right foot by exercising in nature. Each participating state park offers a unique opportunity to enjoy self-guided hikes, scavenger hunts, or limited capacity guided hikes. 

  • Hikes are free but park visitors must possess a valid parks pass
  • Participating parks may require a reservation prior to the hike, check the park’s webpage for details. 
  • Hikes will vary in skill level and length depending on location and weather conditions. 
  • Bring snacks, water, extra clothing, and hiking shoes with good traction. If trails are icy or snowy consider bringing trekking poles, snowshoes, or shoe spikes. 

CPW requires state park visitors to follow COVID-19 community health guidelines and encourages people to practice Care for Colorado - Leave No Trace principles, such as:


First Day Hikes Near Arvada, Golden, Wheat Ridge

First Day Hikes/Activities in Colorado


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