First Day Hikes 2026: Ice Age Fossils

Midday First Day Hike

Date: January 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Distance: 1.5 miles
Meeting Location: Visitor Center

Event Description

Celebrate New Year’s Day with a First Day Hike at Ice Age Fossils State Park. Part of a nationwide tradition, these hikes encourage people of all ages to start their year with outdoor exploration and healthy activity.

This is our second of two First Day Hikes. The hike will be on the Las Vegas Wash Trail and we will do a New Year's countdown to kick off the hike. This trail is 1.5 miles long over uneven terrain with gravely surfaces, some steps, and steep slopes.

Participants should plan on arriving at the park at least 15 minutes before the start of the program to give them enough time to check in.

No registration required.

Weather dependent.

Hike to 250 Challenge

Check-in to this event on the OuterSpatial Mobile app to help Nevada collectively log 250 miles in honor of the United States 250th birthday.

Midnight First Day Hike - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

We are no longer accepting reservations for this hike.

Date: December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026