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First Day Hike - Eagle's Rest

Location of Hayfields State Park in Virginia

在哪里

Hayfields State Park, 524 Hayfields Lane, McDowell, VA 24458.
Park Office

什么时候

Jan. 1, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Help us ring in the New Year with breathtaking views!

Join a park ranger for a 1.5 mile hike along Eagle's Rest Trail at Hayfields State Park. This is a moderate hike that will take you up to the Eagle's Rest observation point overlooking the Bullpasture River Valley and back down to the Bullpasture River. Participants will learn about the park, the natural world around them, and be able to take some beautiful mountain and river scenic pictures. Meet at the park office. Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes. This is a rain or shine hike. Contact the park office (540-396-4489) for more details.

关于第一天徒步旅行

每年 1 月1日，弗吉尼亚州立公园都会举办“首日徒步”活动。这项全国性活动邀请人们在州立公园亲近大自然、留下永恒的回忆，迎接新年的到来。全州范围内均提供由护林员带领和自助的首日徒步旅行，为各个年龄段和技能水平的游客提供户外探索的机会。一月1是所有弗吉尼亚州立公园的免费停车日。（天然桥的门票仍然适用）。

其他细节

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-396-4489
Email Address: Hayfields@dcr.virginia.gov