First Day Midnight Hike

Start 2026 with a midnight hike and ring in the New Year with us!

Join us for an awesome midnight hike along the beautiful lake trail

Starting at 11:45 P.M., rangers will lead a late-night hike along our beloved 1.2-mile Lake Trail, where we will celebrate the arrival of 2026 in your favorite state park!

Difficulty: Moderate with limited elevation gain

Meet: The Lake trail parking lot (Beside the old HQ) at 11:30pm.

Bring: Warm layers, a flashlight or head lamp) (preferably a red one), water, and your favorite friends and family!

Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Purchase day passes online ahead of time to guarantee entry.

Registration: Email YW5kcmV3ICEgYmVyZXppbiB8IHRwd2QgISB0ZXhhcyAhIGdvdg== and include the number of hikers in your party.

You may also like the following events from Inks Lake State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife:

• Next Thursday, 27th November, 09:00 am, Walk Before You Waddle in Buchanan Dam
• Next Saturday, 29th November, 01:00 pm, Archery in the Park in Burnet
• Next month, 20th December, 06:00 pm, Inks Lake Holiday Festival of Lights in Buchanan Dam

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