Start the year out right with a hike through the tranquil woods at Edgar Evins SP. We can't guarantee there will be snow every year but we will hike a moderate 3 miles of deep woods with occasional views of Center Hill Lake. We'll visit homesteads of residents that were displaced when the lake was impounded many years ago. After the hike we'll share traditional New Years food and fellowship at one of the park's covered picnic shelters with a roaring fire to stave off the winter chills.
The adage is that whatever you do on the first day of the year, you will continue to do for the rest of the year...
NOTE ABOUT RAIN POLICY FOR 2017 NY DAY HIKE AND FEAST: Rain is expected later in the day but hopefully will not affect the morning hike. We will hike in a sprinkle or a drizzle but not in heavy rain. Remember, it may be raining at your house but not at the park so come and see for yourselves if in doubt. The feast will happen, rain or shine so come anyway.
Jan. 1 – Annual New Year’s Day 1st Hike and Feast, 10 a.m., Edgar Evins State Park. Join a Park Ranger and Friends of Edgar Evins State Park for a 2.5 mile guided hike on the Millennium Loop Trail. It is rated moderate in difficult. Meet in the marina parking lot next to the covered shelters at 10 a.m. Bring a traditional NY Day Dish to share if you would like to stay for lunch in front of the shelter’s fireplace. Those who wish to hike more may opt to do the 2 mile Highland Rim Nature Trail, also moderate, on their own or with some of the other hikers after lunch. More information at www.foeesp.alturl.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/friendsofeesp Phone Ranger Brad Halfacre at the Park Office (931-858-2114) for even more information at or contact Fount Bertram, President of Friends of Edgar Evins State Park.
Pictures from New Years Day 2015
The adage is that whatever you do on the first day of the year, you will continue to do for the rest of the year...
NOTE ABOUT RAIN POLICY FOR 2017 NY DAY HIKE AND FEAST: Rain is expected later in the day but hopefully will not affect the morning hike. We will hike in a sprinkle or a drizzle but not in heavy rain. Remember, it may be raining at your house but not at the park so come and see for yourselves if in doubt. The feast will happen, rain or shine so come anyway.
Jan. 1 – Annual New Year’s Day 1st Hike and Feast, 10 a.m., Edgar Evins State Park. Join a Park Ranger and Friends of Edgar Evins State Park for a 2.5 mile guided hike on the Millennium Loop Trail. It is rated moderate in difficult. Meet in the marina parking lot next to the covered shelters at 10 a.m. Bring a traditional NY Day Dish to share if you would like to stay for lunch in front of the shelter’s fireplace. Those who wish to hike more may opt to do the 2 mile Highland Rim Nature Trail, also moderate, on their own or with some of the other hikers after lunch. More information at www.foeesp.alturl.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/friendsofeesp Phone Ranger Brad Halfacre at the Park Office (931-858-2114) for even more information at or contact Fount Bertram, President of Friends of Edgar Evins State Park.
Pictures from New Years Day 2015
New Years 2013
