Winter Fest

Ubicación del Parque Estatal Mason Neck en Virginia

Dónde

Parque Estatal Mason Neck, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.
Varias ubicaciones en todo el parque

Cuando

Jan. 1, 2026. 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Bundle up and celebrate the wonder of the season! Join us for a day of frosty fun, nature exploration, and cozy community cheer. Discover how wildlife adapts to winter, take a guided hike through the quiet woods, create nature-inspired crafts, and warm up by the campfire with a hot beverage. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the beauty and magic of winter outdoors! Festivities will take place near the picnic area. Look for specific information on the hikes. Please plan to be outdoors the entire time. If the weather becomes unfavorable, we will make alternative arrangements.

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Sunrise Hike 3.6 miles moderate hike, meet at the trailhead for High Point Trail near the picnic area.
We will hike along the High Point Trail to Wilson Springs to Kanes Creek, then to Eagle Spur, and back. This hike will be a moderately paced hike to start the new year with a heart-healthy activity. We will spend a short time at the observation point, then return to the picnic area. This trail is partially paved, mostly dirt, with some elevation changes. Not wheelchair nor stroller-friendly.

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Picnic Area

Crafts.

Snow Science.

Campfires and warm beverages.

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Winter animal adaptation story "hike". This family-friendly "hike" will explore how different animals adapt to winter. Meet Interpreters at the picnic area at 10:30, or, if you prefer to learn and explore on your own, the story walk will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Winter Tree ID Hike on High Point Trail. This will be a slower-paced hike, with many stops along the way to identify trees. Interpreters will have some winter tree ID guides to share and will teach you to look for the subtle signs trees give us for identification. Interpreters will meet you at the trailhead to High Point near the group picnic area. This is wheelchair and stroller-friendly.

Acerca de las caminatas del primer día

Cada año, el 1de enero, los Parques Estatales de Virginia celebran caminatas del primer día. Esta iniciativa nacional invita a las personas a recibir el año nuevo conectándose con la naturaleza y creando recuerdos duraderos en un parque estatal. Se ofrecen caminatas de primer día dirigidas por guardabosques y autoguiadas en todo el estado, lo que brinda a los visitantes de todas las edades y niveles de habilidad la oportunidad de explorar al aire libre. El 1 de enero es un día de estacionamiento gratuito en todos los parques estatales de Virginia. (Todavía se aplica la tarifa de admisión en Natural Bridge).

Otros detalles

Se aplica una tarifa estándar de estacionamiento o admisión: No.
Cargo extra: No.
Inscripción obligatoria: No.
Los niños son bienvenidos: Sí.
Teléfono: 703-339-2385
Dirección de correo electrónico: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov