# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Day Hike to Ozark Folk Center
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: MEETING PLACE:

Beginning at City Park Pavilion on Park Ave. (only a half mile from the state park) at 1 p.m. For directions, enter “City Park Stone Ampitheater Mountain View, Arkansas” into your GPS.

DESCRIPTION:

Start the New Year off right with a hike along the Whitewater Creek Trail to the Ozark Folk Center from the historic Stone Amphitheater in Mountain View, Arkansas!

This guided hike includes stops at the Heritage Herb Garden, Craft Village, Shannon Cabin Homestead and the park’s 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, where you'll have the opportunity to learn to square dance!

ENDING PLACE:

The hike will finish around 3 p.m. at the Rec Room in the Cabins Office, located at the Ozark Folk Center, for hot cocoa, coffee and a fun hands-on activity for kids. NOTE: This is a one-way hike. At the end of your First Day Hike, a park shuttle bus will return you to your vehicle at the City Park Stone Ampitheater.

SAFETY & HEALTH:  

-The hike will be about 3 miles with some steep, wet and rocky terrain, as well as asphalt and concrete. Sturdy boots with ankle support are recommended.

-Bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. Bathrooms are available at the City Park and at the Ozark Folk Center.

Feel free to share your experiences on social media using the hashtags #ARStateParks #OzarkFolkCenter and #FirstDayHikes. Admission is free to the Craft Village during the Ozark Folk Center’s off season (November-early April).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mountain-view/first-day-hike-to-ozark-folk-center/200029089865859
- **Event Categories**: kids, meetups, health-wellness, trips-adventures, new-year, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 572

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mountain View
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ozark Folk Center State Park
- **lat**: 35.88159
- **long**: -92.11657
- **full address**: Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1028 Park Ave, Mountain View, AR 72560-6008, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Day Hike to Ozark Folk Center being held?
  - **A:** First Day Hike to Ozark Folk Center takes place on Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1028 Park Ave, Mountain View, AR 72560-6008, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Day Hike to Ozark Folk Center?
  - **A:** First Day Hike to Ozark Folk Center is organized by Ozark Folk Center State Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Day Hike to Ozark Folk Center is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mountain View, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 570+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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