First Day Hike at Quiet Waters Park (AM) - Annapolis, MD 2026

Description First Day Hikes are free, guided hikes offered each year on New Year’s Day. The hikes are intended to promote an alternate way of celebrating the New Year by going outside, getting some exercise, and enjoying local nature and history. Start your year off on the right foot by joining our knowledgeable park rangers, naturalists, and volunteers in one of our County’s beautiful parks. JOIN RANGER LIZ FOR A HIKE ON THE TRAILS ALONG HARNESS CREEK. PAUSE IN SEVERAL AREAS OVERLOOKING THE WATER TO SPOT WINTER WATERFOWL. THIS HIKE IS FAMILY/DOG FRIENDLY AND IS APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES ON PAVED TRAILS. AFTERWARDS ENJOY HOT CHOCOLATE AND S’MORES IN THE HOLLY PAVILION. Sturdy footwear, binoculars, cameras, and a water bottle are recommended. Please dress for the weather. This program is free, but registration is required. Normal gate fees apply. For more information, contact Park Ranger Liz Schilder at rpschi66@aacounty.org or 410-222-1777. For a list of all Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks FIRST DAY HIKES VISIT aarecparks.org/firstdayhikes [http://aarecparks.org/firstdayhikes] Age Category Family Location Quiet Waters Park; 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403 Event reminder LABEL_WCAG January 01, 2026 Thursday Add to calendar Co-Ed Quiet Waters Park 600 QUIET WATERS PARK RD ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403 View Map Visit website walking [/walking]