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News Release
Free First Day Horse Ride at Elijah Bristow State Park Jan. 1 - 12/08/17

Eugene OR -- For the seventh year in a row, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is partnering with America's State Parks to offer free guided First Day Hikes in state parks across Oregon on New Year's Day. Information about the special horse ride hosted at Elijah Bristow State Park is below.

Hikers can register for the hike at the Oregon State Parks Store, http://bit.ly/BristowFDH2018. Online registration is new this year--although not required--and will help park staff plan for the hike and provide them with participant contact information should hike details change.

Hike time: Noon
Starting location: Equestrian parking area. Bring your own horse or mule.
Terrain and length of trail: Four-mile horse ride on the Heron, Elk and River Loop trails
Contact information: (541) 937-1173
Additional details: All are welcome, but foot hikers should be comfortable near horses. If you are hiking, the ranger can recommend other routes based on current conditions.

Participants should dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water as well as a camera or binoculars for wildlife viewing.

Share photos of First Day Hikes via Twitter and Instagram by using the hashtag #ORfirstdayhikes or tagging "Oregon State Parks" on Facebook.

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