First Day Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Hikes

Spend the first day of 2025 exploring our trails at your own pace.

Get your curiosity out for this first-of-the-year scavenger hunt bonanza!

Start at the CCC Refectory to pick up your scavenger hunt sheet. You must find all items on your scavenger hunt sheet and take a picture of them. Show your pictures to the ranger or volunteer at the CCC Refectory when you return from your hunt to receive a First Day Hike sticker! There are three levels (different ways to participate) this year.

Level 1 – travel down the short Kiskadee Trail into the Birding Area and back. The scavenger hunt has 5 items.
Level 2 – travel down Longhorn Trail and back for a total of 1.2 miles. The scavenger hunt has 10 items. Level 3 – travel down Longhorn Trail, the connector trail, Catfish Point Trail, and then back the way you came for a total hike length of approximately 2.5 miles.

The scavenger hunt has 15 items.

Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, sun protection, a camera or phone with a camera, and clothing for the weather. If you do not have a camera or do not want to use one, bring a writing utensil or crayons to draw what you see instead!

Cost: Free with a park entrance pass. Entrance passes are $5 for each person 13 years or older and free for each person 12 years or younger.

Note:

All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This program is weather-dependent, and programs are subject to changes or cancellations. Call the park for the most up-to-date information.

Meet: At the CCC Refectory.