The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department invites the community to start the new year outdoors with a free guided New Year’s Day hike, 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1 at Los Flores Ranch Park, 6245 Dominion Road.
Two family friendly hikes will be offered for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level, as a good way to exercise and enjoy the natural beauty of Los Flores Ranch Park.
The hike is two miles round trip, or participants can challenge themselves with a more strenuous 4.5-mile roundtrip hike. Both excursions will offer an energizing outdoor experience with scenic views.
The park will be open exclusively for the guided New Year’s Day hikes. Visitors are urged to check Los Flores Ranch Park Facebook page for real-time updates and announcements.
Los Flores Ranch Park is a regional park offering sprawling landscapes, and winding trails made for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
To reach the park from Santa Maria, take southbound Highway 101; turn left at Clark Avenue exit; turn right on Dominion Road; and the park will be about 1.5 miles to the right.
Direct questions to the Recreation and Parks Department, 805-925-0951 ext. 2260.