Hagg Lake Opens New TRACK Trails for Kids and Families
April 2025 – Washington County Parks, in partnership with the Kids in Parks and Oregon Parks Forever, celebrate the opening of a new TRACK Trails at Scoggins Valley Park/Hagg Lake.
The TRACK Trail program offers visitors a series of self-guided activities that turn an ordinary hike into a fun-filled, discover-packed adventure. The trail’s Types of Trees activity helps children learn about the different varieties of oak, maple, and pine trees found along the trail. The Birds of the Hagg Lake activity provides participants with identification information for some of the park’s popular bird species. Participants can also learn about lichen in Hikin' to Find Lichen and play Nature’s Hike & Seek.
On Saturday, April 26 at 10 am, Park Ranger Sean Little will lead an inaugural hike highlighting the TRACK Trail route as part of the new Ranger Walk series. “I’m excited to introduce this new way to enjoy hiking at Hagg Lake to families,” says Ranger Little. “It’s a fun and interactive way to learn about our local wildlife and plants.”
“With each of our TRACK Trails, we hope to engage children in the joys of outdoor exploration,” said Jason Urroz, Director for Kids in Parks. “Our ultimate goal is to help families fall in love with nature, allowing them realize the value our parks and public lands hold for their lives.”
Kids who participate in the program can register their TRACK Trail adventures at KidsinParks.com to earn a series of prizes designed to make their next outdoor adventure even more fun and meaningful.
Since the program’s inception, more than a million TRACK Trail adventures have been completed by kids. Kids in Parks is a program of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. To learn more about the trail at Scoggins Valley Park, visit kidsinparks.com/location/scoggins-valley-park.