First Day Hikes
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Cama Beach: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Camano Island: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
hosted by State Parks
Ring in each New Year with Washington State Parks! First Day Hikes offer an experience for everyone to get outside and enjoy our beautiful state parks and New Year's Day is usually a FREE parking day.
Cama Beach State Park
9:00 - 10:30 am
Join the Interpretive Specialist, Meredith Peterson, and other park staff for a walk out to Cranberry Lake to get out and get moving on the first day of the year. This gentle trail leads you through the forest to a marsh ecosystem, where there is an active beaver lodge and signs of their activity along the way. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks at the drop off shelter before the hike begins.
Length of Hike: 2.5 miles
Where to Meet: Drop-off Shelter
Is this Hike for Beginners? Yes
Suggested min age for children: All ages
ADA Accessible? No
Stroller Accessible? No
Are leashed dogs allowed? Yes
Restrictions: Rocks and roots on the trail. Some up and downs in the terrain
Registration Required: No
Things to bring: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring poles if that’s something you like to use.
Cancellation Information: 360-387-1550
Camano Island State Park
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join the Interpretive Specialist, Meredith Peterson, and other park staff for a walk along the Howard Adams Trail to get out and get moving on the first day of the year. This gentle trail leads you through the forest, where we will set our intentions for the new year and enjoy time spent outside. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks at the drop off shelter before the hike begins.
Length of Hike: 2.5 miles
Where to Meet: Restrooms near the group campground
Is this Hike for Beginners? Yes
Suggested minimum age of children to attend: All ages
ADA Accessible? No
Stroller Accessible? No
Are leashed dogs allowed? Yes
Restrictions: Rocks and roots on the trail. Some up and downs in the terrain
Registration Required: No
Things to bring: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring poles if that’s something you like to use.
Cancellation Information: 360-387-1550
Cama Beach State Park
9:00 - 10:30 am
Join the Interpretive Specialist, Meredith Peterson, and other park staff for a walk out to Cranberry Lake to get out and get moving on the first day of the year. This gentle trail leads you through the forest to a marsh ecosystem, where there is an active beaver lodge and signs of their activity along the way. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks at the drop off shelter before the hike begins.
Length of Hike: 2.5 miles
Where to Meet: Drop-off Shelter
Is this Hike for Beginners? Yes
Suggested min age for children: All ages
ADA Accessible? No
Stroller Accessible? No
Are leashed dogs allowed? Yes
Restrictions: Rocks and roots on the trail. Some up and downs in the terrain
Registration Required: No
Things to bring: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring poles if that’s something you like to use.
Cancellation Information: 360-387-1550
Camano Island State Park
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Join the Interpretive Specialist, Meredith Peterson, and other park staff for a walk along the Howard Adams Trail to get out and get moving on the first day of the year. This gentle trail leads you through the forest, where we will set our intentions for the new year and enjoy time spent outside. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks at the drop off shelter before the hike begins.
Length of Hike: 2.5 miles
Where to Meet: Restrooms near the group campground
Is this Hike for Beginners? Yes
Suggested minimum age of children to attend: All ages
ADA Accessible? No
Stroller Accessible? No
Are leashed dogs allowed? Yes
Restrictions: Rocks and roots on the trail. Some up and downs in the terrain
Registration Required: No
Things to bring: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring poles if that’s something you like to use.
Cancellation Information: 360-387-1550
For the complete list of First Day Hikes and other activities throughout the year see the State Parks Event Calendar, then search on "Camano Island State Park" and "Cama Beach Historical State Park".
Updated December 12, 2025
