First Day Hike at Downs Park - Pasadena, 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. BEGIN YOUR YEAR WITH NATURE IN MIND BY JOINING US ON A 3-MILE HIKE ON THE PERIMETER TRAIL. THIS A GREAT ROUTE FOR MORE EXPERIENCED HIKERS. ENJOY VIEWS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AS RANGERS GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PARK . 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 Danny Riggin at rprigg22@aacounty.org or 410-222-6230. 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 Downs Park; 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122 Event reminder LABEL_WCAG January 01, 2026 Thursday Add to calendar Co-Ed Downs Park 8311 John DOWNS LOOP PASADENA, MD 21122 View Map Visit website walking [/walking]