Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association
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First Day Hike
Wednesday 01/01/2025 12:00 PM
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park to hold New Year’s Day Hike on Dawa Qanoq’ana trail (formerly the McVicar trail) as part of the National “First Day Hikes” Program
Join us on New Year’s Day beginning at noon for the annual “First Day Hike” at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. The hike is part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes program. The nationwide First Day Hikes program offers individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year by taking a healthy hike on January 1st at a state park close to home.
Participants can choose between two routes this year. The first hike will be a leisurely trip to the end of the Dawa Qanoq’ana trail and back. (In order to honor the heritage of the indigenous peoples who have inhabited the land now known as Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, the McVicar Trail was recently renamed the Dawa Qanoq’ana trail, which in the Pomo language means “south way in front of me.”)
This hike will go from the parking lot to the shores of Clear Lake across from Indian Island, a round-trip distance of about 7½ miles of mainly flat terrain, with the first about .3 miles being accessible. This hike should take between 3 and 4 hours, depending on how many times we stop to admire what we see along the way.
The second shorter hike covers a 3½-mile loop over the Cache Creek, Marsh and Ridge trails, with the first about .5 miles being accessible. This hike should take between 2 and 2 ½ hrs.
No dogs are allowed on the trails, which pass through the Anderson Marsh Natural Preserve.
The New Year’s Day hikes will be led by State Parks volunteers associated with the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA). The event offers a wonderful opportunity to begin the New Year right by getting outside, enjoying nature and welcoming the New Year with friends and family on January 1.
Both hikes begin at 12:00 noon at the park off Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake. Children of all ages are welcome. Hikers should bring water and snacks, binoculars if they have them, and a hat for protection against the weather. Sturdy shoes that can handle a little mud are recommended. Participants on both hikes are welcome to walk part way and make an early return at their own pace. Heavy rain will cancel the hikes. Parking is free for those attending the event.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
Participants can choose between two routes this year. The first hike will be a leisurely trip to the end of the Dawa Qanoq’ana trail and back. (In order to honor the heritage of the indigenous peoples who have inhabited the land now known as Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, the McVicar Trail was recently renamed the Dawa Qanoq’ana trail, which in the Pomo language means “south way in front of me.”)
This hike will go from the parking lot to the shores of Clear Lake across from Indian Island, a round-trip distance of about 7½ miles of mainly flat terrain, with the first about .3 miles being accessible. This hike should take between 3 and 4 hours, depending on how many times we stop to admire what we see along the way.
The second shorter hike covers a 3½-mile loop over the Cache Creek, Marsh and Ridge trails, with the first about .5 miles being accessible. This hike should take between 2 and 2 ½ hrs.
No dogs are allowed on the trails, which pass through the Anderson Marsh Natural Preserve.
The New Year’s Day hikes will be led by State Parks volunteers associated with the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA). The event offers a wonderful opportunity to begin the New Year right by getting outside, enjoying nature and welcoming the New Year with friends and family on January 1.
Both hikes begin at 12:00 noon at the park off Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake. Children of all ages are welcome. Hikers should bring water and snacks, binoculars if they have them, and a hat for protection against the weather. Sturdy shoes that can handle a little mud are recommended. Participants on both hikes are welcome to walk part way and make an early return at their own pace. Heavy rain will cancel the hikes. Parking is free for those attending the event.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
Location Information
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Event Cost:
FREE!
No pre-registration is required. Please meet at the location and date/time shown above.