First Day Hike - Midnight

Join us for our first of two First Day Hikes. The hike will be on the Big Dig Trail and we will do a New Year's countdown to kick off the hike. This event is RESERVATION ONLY and is limited to the first 50 people to sign up. This trail is 2 miles long over uneven terrain with gravely surfaces, some steps, and steep slopes.

Hikers that attend both the Midnight and Midday First Day Hikes will receive a commemorative sticker.

RESERVATION REQUIRED
What: Ranger-guided First Day Hike - Midnight
When: December 31st 11:30 to January 1st 2am
Where: Check in at the Visitor Center
Cost: The $3 per person (13 years+) entry fee applies.

Conditions of the reservation:
· This hike is limited to 50 people and registration is REQUIRED. Individuals that show up and are unregistered will be turned away. The registration form will stop accepting reservations once we reach capacity.
· The park entrance fee will be collected at this event and is $3/person 13 yrs+.
· Participants MUST arrive between 11:30-11:50pm. If you arrive outside of that time frame the gates will be closed. All visitors must exit the park at the conclusion of the hike around 2am.
· Flashlights are required (minimum of 1 for every 4 people) and red lights are preferred since they are less disruptive to wildlife. UV flashlights are welcome if you are looking for fluorescent wildlife.
· Dogs/pets are not allowed on this hike for safety purposes.
· Children 17 or under MUST be accompanied by an adult and stay with that adult.
· This event is weather dependent. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
· The visitor center and museum space will be closed for this event, but the restrooms will be open.

Reservations are required and can be made at https://forms.gle/1iCivK8uCFC5cEBz7

If you have questions or need to cancel your reservation, please email Dawn Reynoso at dreynoso@parks.nv.gov.