New Year’s Day is a time of renewal and family bonding. Across the country, families come together to share meals, enjoy the outdoors, and partake in celebratory parades, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Among these cherished traditions, nature walks stand out as a refreshing way to start the year with nature’s tranquility and beauty.

Sustainable Jungle recently commissioned a survey aimed at discovering the best nature walks to do on New Year’s Day and among them was Ricketts Glen State Park Trail.

Ricketts Glen came in at No. 83 on the top 150 nature walks. Pine Creek Gorge Rail Trail (Pine Creek Rail Trail) was No. 121.

Known for its stunning waterfalls, Ricketts Glen offers a range of trails. For families, the easier trails near Lake Jean provide a gentle walk with beautiful scenery. The Falls Trail is more challenging but offers views of 22 waterfalls.

Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania,” Pine Creek Gorge Rail Trail offers picturesque views and a flat, easy path, making it perfect for families. The entire trail is over 60 miles, but you can choose shorter sections for a more manageable walk.

Sustainablee Jungle surveyed 3,000 families asking them to rate which New Year’s Day nature walks across the U.S. they would most like to experience at the start of 2024. Sustainable Jungle then put together a list of the 150 most sought after nature walks to do on New Year’s Day.