First Day Hike

Participants are encouraged to arrive early before the official hike kick-off commences. The trail length will be approximately 2.5 miles from start to finish over beautiful rolling hills and some forested areas. In the event of adverse weather, the trail route will be shortened.

COME EARLY! Hot chocolate and coffee will be served inside the Visitor Center next to a roaring, warm fire beginning at 12 pm. Hikers are to dress appropriately for the weather. Trails may be muddy and/or snow covered; tall hiking boots are recommended.

As always with all of our hikes be sure to bring out the whole family for the first monthly hike for 2024 at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. It’s always great fun in North Dakota State Parks. #ndlegendary

Event is FREE with a ND State Parks Annual Pass, or $7 vehicle entrance fee at the entrance to the state park. Don’t have a ND State Parks Annual Pass, you can make that purchase online or at the hike.

Please be aware that if you plan to buy an entrance permit or make any other transactions while at the park during our First Day Hike, only cash or check payments will be accepted Jan. 1-9 . Credit card transactions and the purchase or use of gift cards will be temporarily unavailable as we transition to our new reservation and POS system.