West Virginia State Parks

First Day Hike at Panther State Forest - January 1, 2026

Event Date & Time

Date: January 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
(Thursday)

January 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm

Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends.

Join the forest superintendent in hiking the Overlook Trail. This is a 1.5-mile hike with some moderate and difficult sections. It is a climb of 700 feet to the forest overlook.

Meet at the forest office parking lot. Hike starts at 1 p.m. Dress for the weather, and be sure to bring along water and snacks.

For more information, contact Panther State Forest at (304) 938-2252.

Panther State Forest

239 Ostenaco Road
Panther, WV 24872-1200 United States
304-938-2252
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