Start 2024 off on the right foot with a First Day Hike at Makoshika State Park. On Jan. 1, Montana State Parks will host First Day Hikes. Being immersed in nature has never been more important for your mental health and physical wellbeing. These fun hikes are for all ages and are family friendly. We ask that you do not bring your pets to this event.
This 1-mile hike on the Bluebird Trail will be led by Montana FWP staff and will introduce participants to the Makoshika State Park badlands topography. Hike begins at 11 a.m. Free food, refreshments and drinks will be provided following the hike in the visitor center by the Friends of Makoshika. Please meet outside the Makoshika State Park visitor center at 11 am. For more information, call 406-377-6256.
Hikers should wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring a water bottle and ice cleats or snowshoes if the trail conditions are snowy or icy. First Day Hike participants are encouraged to share their adventures on social media with #FirstDayHikes. For more information on these or other Montana state parks, visit: stateparks.mt.gov.
First Day Hikes is an annual, nationwide special event co-sponsored by America's State Parks which originated more than 25 years ago at the Blue Hills Reservation – a state park in Milton, Mass. All 50 states will be participating in the tenth annual national event that encourages everyone to celebrate the New Year with guided outdoor exploration.