

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Day Hike or Ride at Platte River State Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: Start the new year off with a First Day Hike or Ride at Platte River State Park!

Hike: Meet at 9 a.m. at the Walter Scott Lodge next to the red tower and join our Park Naturalists for a hike to Stone Creek Falls. Following the hike, warm up by the fireplace with hot cocoa, coffee and donut holes.

Bike: If you prefer biking over hiking, join folks out on the mountain bike trails for a First Day Ride. We will be meeting at the amphitheater parking lot for a group ride at 9 a.m., led by an experienced Platte River trails enthusiast. Coffee, hot chocolate and donut holes will be provided before the ride!

Prepare for your winter hike or ride:  dress in layers, wear a hat, bring a warm/insulated water bottle and check the forecast.

Programs may be altered depending on the temperature and/or trail conditions. Please call ahead if there are weather advisories in the area.

A 2026 Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry and can be purchased at the park entrance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-bend/first-day-hike-or-ride-at-platte-river-state-park/200029260635018
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, new-year
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 91

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029260635018?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=south+bend-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: South Bend
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Platte River State Park
- **lat**: 40.9925
- **long**: -96.2108
- **full address**: Platte River State Park, South Bend, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Nebraska Metro Parks (https://allevents.in/org/nebraska-metro-parks/26041900)

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=First+Day+Hike+or+Ride+at+Platte+River+State+Park&date=01+Jan

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Platte River State Park, South Bend, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Nebraska Metro Parks
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, new-year
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about First Day Hike or Ride at Platte River State Park ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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