New York State First Day Hikes 2025. Celebrate the new year in the outdoors with a first day hike at one of the many events across the state and nation. For 2025, there are more than 95 official first day hike locations across new york state, with more than a dozen options in the hudson valley.
The state department of environmental conservation is hosting numerous first day hike events across the state in collaboration with partner organizations. Over 120 first day hikes are planned across new york.
