Guided New Year's hikes at Spooner and Washoe Lake state parks
Get outdoors and celebrate the New Year with free guided hikes Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at Spooner Lake State Park near Tahoe or Washoe Lake north of Carson City.
The Spooner hike will be a snowshoe one if there is adequate snow. The outing will follow the Spooner Lake loop trail, which is a little over two miles. Very little change in elevation makes this trail a family favorite. Park entrance fees are waived for hike participants.
WHAT: First Day Hike
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Spooner Lake State Park, located on Highway 28, ½ mile north of the intersection with Highway 50.
MORE: Children are welcome, but dogs are not permitted. Please dress warm and bring a snack and water. In the event of severe weather, the hike may be cancelled. Please contact the park for updated information (775) 831-0494.
Celebrate New Year’s Day with a hike at Washoe Lake. Nevada State Park's first day hike is a one-mile round-trip hike up to the gazebo on the Deadman's Creek trail.
Meet at the overflow parking area at 1 p.m. for this moderately easy 1.5 hour hike. Please dress warm and wear good hiking shoes.
WHAT: Our First Day Hike is a one-mile round-trip hike up to the gazebo on the Deadman's Creek trail. This hike will last approximately 1.5 hours and is an easy to moderately strenuous hike. Please dress warm and wear good hiking shoes.
WHEN: Thursday, January 1, 2015 at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at the Overflow parking area. Turn left at the park entrance and park in the first parking area on the right.
WHO: Sponsored by Nevada State Parks.
COST: There is no charge for this program.
CONTACT: Ranger Kim Clawson at (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdiss.net for more information.