Whether you’re looking to hike off a hangover or have made a New Year’s resolution to spend more time outdoors, the state parks system is offering an aptly-timed solution: dozens of guided New Year’s Day hikes at parks around California.

Here in San Diego County, they’re offering group hikes in Palomar Mountain, Torrey Pines and Anza-Borrego Desert state parks — plus an off-road desert drive.

• Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: This 2- to 3-mile hike on easy-to-moderate trails will offer the chance to explore a historic lodge, five different plant ecosystems, visually striking bluffs, lots of ocean views and numerous specimens of the park’s titular pine tree, the continent’s rarest. 10 a.m.
• Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: This guided, moderate-to-strenuous 2-mile hike, starting from the park visitor’s center, will take the switchbacks of the Panoramic Overlook Trail up to a scenic overlook of the Borrego Valley and Fonts Point. Lucky hikers might get to see a Peninsular bighorn sheep. 10 a.m.
• Palomar Mountain State Park: On this dog-friendly, 1.5-mile walk starting from the Silvercrest Picnic Area, hikers will walk up the paved Boucher Loop Road through the forest for nearly 360-degree views at the observation point by the historic Boucher Fire Lookout Tower. Expect it to be cold. 10:30 a.m.
• Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area: Instead of a hike, visitors can bring their four-wheel-drive vehicle for a quick, 20-mile driving tour of the park’s western portion — exploring ancient seashore, mesquite dunes and desert washes and seeing interesting geology, desert plants and signs of wildlife. 9 a.m.

Most state parks charge a parking fee, but a few state parks programs allow San Diegans to forego that with special passes.

Any family with a fourth-grader can get the special California State Parks Adventure Pass — not to be confused with the California national forests Adventure Pass — to enjoy free access to a select number of state parks, including Cuyamaca Rancho and Anza-Borrego Desert here in San Diego County, as well as Silver Strand State Beach. Get more information at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass.

In addition, the free annual Golden Bear pass, which offers access to all state parks, is available to anybody enrolled in CalWORKS, low-income seniors and others.

You can apply for a pass at cdss.ca.gov/goldenbearpass. However, note that anybody who applies for a pass now will not be issued one until the first week of January.

Anybody else looking to drive to a state park without paying to park should stop by their public library ahead of their trip. You can borrow a state parks pass from your local branch.