Sunset Hike on Lone Pine for New Year

Start the year with a sunset hike at the state park

By Molly Priddy

Park staff at Lone Pine State Park invites the public to join them for First Day Hike along the forested trails in the park at sunset.

The hike is approximately 1 to 2 miles, and will start at 5 p.m. on Jan. 1. Because it’s a sunset hike, participants have the chance to see the resident animals settling in for the night and to watch the first sunset of the year.

Staff will provide short, interpretive stops for the hikers. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather, with study hiking shoes or boot, a flashlight, and a water bottle. Trekking poles and boot traction are recommended. If there’s enough snow, the hike could include snowshoeing off trail, so bring snowshoes. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

For more information, call the park visitor center at 406-755-2706.