Step into the New Year with a guided First Day Hike at Lake Charles State Park
POWHATAN, Ark. – Lake Charles State Park will offer a First Day Hike, Jan. 1, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Mockernut Trailhead.
Start your new year off right by joining a park interpreter for a guided hike of the Mockernut Trail. This meandering 1-mile hike offers beautiful views of everything that Lake Charles State Park has to offer! We will discuss the history of Lake Charles and its importance to the state of Arkansas along the way, as well as the hidden natural wonders that make the park unique. Please remember to dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. This hike is moderate in difficulty.
Lake Charles State Park
Lake Charles State Park is spread along the western shores of Lake Charles, a 645-acre lake in the northeastern foothills of the Ozark Mountains. A half-hour from Jonesboro and 1.5 hours from Memphis, the park features trails, campsites, and fishing for bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. To learn more about Lake Charles State Park, visitwww.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/lake-charles-state-park.