First Day Hike at Earleigh Heights Ranger Station - Severna Park, 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. T AKE A REST AT THE EARLEIGH HEIGHTS RANGER STATION, EXPLORE OUR B&A RAILROAD MUSEUM, RELAX ON THE PORCH, AND ENJOY THE FIRST DAY OF THE YEAR. PARK STAFF WILL OPEN THE HISTORIC BUILDING FROM 10AM AND 2PM TO SHARE TRAIL MAPS AND RESOURCES FOR THE B&A, BWI, WB&A, SOUTH SHORE, BROADNECK PENINSULA TRAILS, AND MORE. EXPLORE THE COUNTY’S EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF PAVED TRAILS WITH ONE OR MORE FAMILY AND DOG FRIENDLY RECOMMENDED SELF-GUIDED HIKES. REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. For more information, contact Park RANGER MICHAEL GERBASI AT rpgerb25@aacounty.org or 410-222-6244. 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 Earleigh Heights Ranger Station; 51 West Earleigh Heights Road, Severna Park, MD 21146 Event reminder LABEL_WCAG January 01, 2026 Thursday Add to calendar Co-Ed B and A Trail 51 EARLEIGH HEIGHTS RD W SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146 View Map Visit website walking [/walking]