Start Your New Year with Free Guided Hikes at Paris Landing and Reelfoot Lake State Parks

Tennessee State Parks are offering residents a chance to start their New Year with a healthy activity: free guided hikes on New Year's Day. Two local parks, Paris Landing and Reelfoot Lake, are among over 40 parks statewide participating in the event. The hikes, open to all, will be led by Tennessee State Parks rangers.

The hike at Paris Landing will occur from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, beginning at the Paris Landing Nature Center. It will cover the 3.2-mile Raptor Ridge Trail, rated as easy to moderate. Participants should bring a water bottle, wear suitable clothing and closed-toed shoes, and can bring their pets.

Reelfoot Lake State Park's hike will be from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Participants may see eagles, ice formations, snow geese, and ducks at Long Point or Black Bayou. The hike will cover an easy 1-mile trail and is open to adults and children.

Other hikes include a challenging 10-mile hike at Fall Creek Falls State Park, a trip on the Peg Leg Mine trail at Roan Mountain State Park, a two-mile round trip at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, and a 1.5-mile trail at Panther Creek State Park.

The First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative by America’s State Parks. While the event is on the first day of the year, the parks are open all year round.

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