# Event Details - **Event Name**: New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate the beginning of a new year with time in nature!About this EventJoin Peggy Eppig from the Lancaster Conservancy to bring in the new year with time outside! We will explore the wintertime beauty of Welsh Mountain's hardwood forests on a 3-mile hike. We will discuss how life adapts to cold temperatures and celebrate the protection of open space as we kick off 2026!What to Expect and How to Prepare: This 3-mile hike will traverse easy terrain with slight elevation changes. The trail surface is dirt and rock with some sections being very rocky. Dress for the weather. The trails may be snow-covered and icy this time of year, so be prepared with good footwear. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring drinking water. There are port-a-john available on site.Event Leader Bio: Peggy Eppig is a Conservation Educator with Lancaster Conservancy. She is an environmental historian and dynamic conservation educator who offers a hands-on approach to every theme from deep-time history to 21st century conservation methods and practices. She brings over thirty years of experience in interpretive and experiential education. Her wilder interests include ornithology (birds), herpetology (reptiles and amphibians), silvology (woodlands) and natural history illustration.Animal Policy: Service animals active or in training are welcome. Please leave all pets at home.Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation a day in advance for severe weather. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email and refunded.Photo Credit: Beth KatzThank you to our generous annual sponsors for making this event possible! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ef6d1500-bd42-11f0-b7c6-b927f12f07fb-rimg-w592-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-holland/new-year-hike-at-welsh-mountain-nature-preserve/100001964392734549 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Holland - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve - **lat**: 40.08746190000001 - **long**: -76.0020507 - **full address**: Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve, 835 Gault Road, New Holland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/14c985433ec1be79c48164d576c88b8e30adc84bf4a1baa8a0cc5cfda8cd3fb4-rimg-w1200-h900-dc4c4b44-gmir.jpg?v=1762675567 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve being held? - **A:** New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve, 835 Gault Road, New Holland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve? - **A:** Tickets for New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve are priced at USD 13 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve? - **A:** New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve is organized by Lancaster Conservancy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** New Year Hike at Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Holland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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