Corbett OR – For the eighth 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 Guy W. Talbot State Park, Latourell Falls parking lot is below.

Hikers can register for the hike at the Oregon State Parks Store, http://bit.ly/ParkStoreEvents. Registration—although not required—will help park staff plan for the hike and give park staff contact information should the hike be canceled because of weather or conditions.

Hike time:                               10 a.m.

Starting location:                    Latourell Falls parking lot

Terrain and length of trail:     Moderate, three-mile hike on the Upper Latourell Falls Trail

Contact information:             (503) 695-2261 ext. 221

Additional details:                  Be prepared for uphill hiking the first part of the hike. The trail then levels before continuing down and back to the parking lot. Friendly dogs allowed on a 6-foot leash. No bicycles or baby strollers. Hiking boots recommended.

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

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