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First Day Hike- Cedar Hill State Park


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 01/01/2023
The first day of the new year is a time to celebrate and take in everything around us as we move forward to new and better things! Take a guided hike on one of our amazing trails as we soak in the beauty of the Blackland prairie ecosystem. Choose from three different hikes that celebrate the ecological diversity of North Texas and Cedar Hill State Park.

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  • 8-9 am - Join us on this ranger-led stroll through our 0.7-mile Duck Pond Trial as we explore a Post Oak Savannah ecosystem tucked under the vast prairies of North Texas. 
  • 1-2:30 pm - During this ranger-led hike, we will walk through a Blackland prairie restoration project on our 2.5-mile Talala Trail. 
  • 6-8 pm - Our 3-mile DORBA trail offers a walk through a variety of ecosystems from pocket prairies to shoreline trials. 

Registration is required: Go online to Reserve America to make your reservation for this program.

When: Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023

  • 8 am Duck Pond Trail
  • 1 pm Talala Trail
  • 6 pm DORBA 3-Mile Trail

Where: Duck Pond Trail, Talala Trail, DORBA 3-Mile Trail

Bring: Water, and a snack if you need one.

Wear: Good shoes for walking and dress for the weather!

Cost: Free with a $7 per person park entry fee or presentation of a TPWD Annual Park Pass. Children 12 and under are free to enter the park.

This is one of many 100-year celebration events happening in Texas state parks this year. Entry to a park is free on the day it hosts an official 100-Year celebration event (applies to day passes only). Guarantee entry by reserving your free day pass up to one month before this special event.


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Organization:

Cedar Hill State Park

Location:

1570 West FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX, 75104
United States

Phone:

(972) 291-3900
Contact name: 
Sarah Norlin
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/01/2023
Time: 
8 am Duck Pond Trail 1 pm Talala Trail 6 pm DORBA 3-Mile Trail
Price: 
Free with a $7 per person park entry fee or presentation of a TPWD Annual Park Pass. Children 12 and under are free to enter the park.

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together