Chiloquin 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 hike hosted at Collier Memorial State Park is below.

Hikers can register for the hike at the Oregon State Parks Store, http://bit.ly/CollierFDH2018. 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: 9 a.m.
Starting location: Collier Logging Museum
Terrain and length of trail: Moderate, three-mile hike
Contact information: (541) 783-2471
Additional details: The sweet smell of the ponderosa pine forest and the bright lichens will captivate your senses. Bring your snowshoes if snow is on the ground! Dogs permitted on six-foot leash. Terrain may be difficult for hikers using wheeled equipment.

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

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