Shevlin Park Easy Hike

We’ll meet at/near the picnic tables and bathrooms near the front at 10:30 am. We’re starting to walk at 10:45 sharp if you want to walk with us. When you pull into the parking lot, walk straight a little ways, until you see the bathrooms on your left. Turn at those and you’ll see the picnic tables nearby. (We won’t start on the Aspen Hall side. If you see the wedding venue, teepees and fishing pond, cross the road to the other parking lot and trails.)

We’ll likely just hang out while waiting for stragglers. This walk has no time limit. People can leave whenever they feel done or grab food nearby after if they want. Stay 20 minutes, walk for two hours, sit by the water and journal.

This will hopefully be a very alone, together walk. People can be social who want to, others will have headphones in. Some will walk faster, some slower. Start with the group, stay with the group, venture off on your own, start late, branch out with a couple people, do whatever you want! Once I’m done being social, I will hopefully put my headphones in and zone out. I’m used to hiking alone and doing my own thing, so this will be different for me too.

If you haven’t been before, there are a few trails of different lengths and picnic tables by the water. The river sounds really lovely when you’re walking along, the birds are chirping — it’s a nice walk. You can wade in by a few spots too.

Remember silence is okay, and so are awkward interactions. If anything, they lead to funny memories. I’ll have the green/red magnets to signal your social battery.

Please be responsible and bring water, sunscreen, and snacks — I may try to be prepared but I wouldn’t make a good park ranger 😊