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SUMMARY:DCR First Day Hike at Willard Brook State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began\, and it is also where the First Day Hikes\nstarted. On New Years Day in 1992\, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the\nnew year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today\, all 50 states\noffer First Day Hikes on January 1. As we prepare to honor the 250th anniversary of the American\nRevolution in 2026\, DCR is proud to celebrate this Massachusetts tradition that continues to inspire\nthe nation. \nWillard Brook State Forest\nJanuary 1\, 2026\, 10:00am-1:00pm\nMeeting Location: 59 Townsend Road\, Ashby\nGPS: 42.662843103212374\, -71.79173034573975\nRegistration required: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Fh2GPrdIDkqYBowE2Bt7Kmip39phsSVPm9-TaYv7LxNUQ1FWUFlVWTVMT1ZCTE4ySFIwRzRDSU40Mi4u&route=shorturl \nCelebrate the New Year at Willard Brook State Forest in Ashby on a First Day Hike! Hike the Brook Trail\nLoop at Damon Pond. Enjoy scenic views on this moderately paced hike in the heart of the park. Hike is\napproximately 2.5-miles\, about 3 hours in duration. Dress for the weather and leashed dogs are\nwelcome to join. \nEnjoy a warming fire before and after the event. Space is limited; registration is required. For more\ninformation\, please call (978) 597-8802.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dcr-first-day-hike-at-willard-brook-state-forest/
LOCATION:DCR Willard Brook State Forest\, Townsend Road 59\, Ashby\, Massachusetts\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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