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NC Science Trail: Jones Lake State Park: First Day Discovery Hike 2026
Start the year off in the outdoors! Join a park ranger for a four-mile hike around Jones Lake! We will be hiking the Bay Trail which travels through several habitats that are found around Carolina Bays.  Discussion on the hike will include the history of Jones Lake State Park and the flora and fauna. Participants should meet at the Visitor Center at 10:00 am for this program. This event is free of charge and is open to the public. Contact the park office at (910) 588-4550 with any questions.
- 4117 NC 242 Hwy North, Elizabethtown, NC, 28337, US
- January 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM through 5:00 PM
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Start the year off in the outdoors! Join a park ranger for a four-mile hike around Jones Lake! We will be hiking the Bay Trail which travels through several habitats that are found around Carolina Bays. Discussion on the hike will include the history of Jones Lake State Park and the flora and fauna. Participants should meet at the Visitor Center at 10:00 am for this program. This event is free of charge and is open to the public. Contact the park office at (910) 588-4550 with any questions.
Ticket Required: No
Languages: English