Winter Fest

弗吉尼亞州梅森尼克州立公園位置

在哪裡

梅森尼克州立公園，7301 高點路，弗吉尼亞州洛頓 22079。
公園各個地點

什麼時候

Jan. 1, 2026. 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Bundle up and celebrate the wonder of the season! Join us for a day of frosty fun, nature exploration, and cozy community cheer. Discover how wildlife adapts to winter, take a guided hike through the quiet woods, create nature-inspired crafts, and warm up by the campfire with a hot beverage. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the beauty and magic of winter outdoors! Festivities will take place near the picnic area. Look for specific information on the hikes. Please plan to be outdoors the entire time. If the weather becomes unfavorable, we will make alternative arrangements.

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Sunrise Hike 3.6 miles moderate hike, meet at the trailhead for High Point Trail near the picnic area.
We will hike along the High Point Trail to Wilson Springs to Kanes Creek, then to Eagle Spur, and back. This hike will be a moderately paced hike to start the new year with a heart-healthy activity. We will spend a short time at the observation point, then return to the picnic area. This trail is partially paved, mostly dirt, with some elevation changes. Not wheelchair nor stroller-friendly.

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Picnic Area

Crafts.

Snow Science.

Campfires and warm beverages.

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Winter animal adaptation story "hike". This family-friendly "hike" will explore how different animals adapt to winter. Meet Interpreters at the picnic area at 10:30, or, if you prefer to learn and explore on your own, the story walk will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Winter Tree ID Hike on High Point Trail. This will be a slower-paced hike, with many stops along the way to identify trees. Interpreters will have some winter tree ID guides to share and will teach you to look for the subtle signs trees give us for identification. Interpreters will meet you at the trailhead to High Point near the group picnic area. This is wheelchair and stroller-friendly.

關於第一天徒步旅行

每年 1 月 1，弗吉尼亞州立公園都會慶祝第一天徒步旅行。這項全國活動邀請人們通過與大自然聯繫並在州立公園留下持久的回憶來迎接新的一年。在整個州各地都提供遊騎兵主導和自助導遊的第一天徒步旅行，讓所有年齡段和技能水平的遊客都有機會探索戶外。1 月 1 是所有弗吉尼亞州立公園的免費停車日。（天然橋的入場費仍需支付）。