Outdoor Soul

Let's start the year grounded, moving and connected.

This New Year hike is a continuation of the hiking challenge I introduced during previous group hikes with OA. It is designed for individuals who have been actively participating and are ready to continue, building endurance, confidence, and trail skills.

Meeting location:
Morrow Mountain State Park-Visitor Center Parking Lot
GPS 35.36545, -80.09191

Distance/Difficulty:
5.7 miles/Moderat/Elevation gain 1000 ft

This hike is recommended for:

1. Participants who completed the previous challenge hikes successfully
2. Hikers who are comfortable with moderate mileage and varied terrain with elevation gain 1000 ft. (note most of the elevation is towards backend of the hike.)
3. Individuals looking to continue challenging themselves in a supportive group setting.
4. Maintain Average Pace of 25 minutes, stops every 45 minutes

New participants are absolutely welcome if you feel your current hiking skill level, fitness, and trail awareness align with a moderate, progression based hike.

What to Expect

1. A steady intentional pace
2. Moderate terrain and elevation changes with most of it last quarter of the hike.
3. Group accountability and trail awareness
4. A focus on personal growth, not speed.

The is not a beginner introduction hike. The goal is to build on previous experiences while still hiking as a group and supporting one another.

What to bring:

1. 2 liter of water
2. hiking poles ( elevation gain 1000 ft)
3. Health snacks (15 minute break at the top)

Important Notes

1. Please be honest with yourself about your hiking readiness. (note there will be plenty of opportunities to grow on the upcoming hikes)
2. We hike together and finish together
3. Proper footwear, water and preparation are required.

Alltrails app

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/sugarloaf-and-morrow-mountain?sh=6xogk4&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

New year. Next level. Same Soul
Let's keep building one trail at a time.

Outdoor Soul is excited to welcome you to our first official event a beginner-friendly community walk designed to connect, move, and enjoy nature together.

This walk will take place at Pearl Street Park, a site rich in local Black history. The surrounding neighborhood has long been a hub of culture, resilience, and community for Charlotte’s Black residents, and we’ll take a moment to reflect on the stories and contributions that make this area so meaningful.

This is not about speed or distance. It’s about fresh air, positive energy, and building community outdoors. Whether you’re new to walking trails or already enjoy being outside, this is a relaxed and inclusive way to spend time in nature.

We’ll move at a comfortable pace, take breaks as needed, and make sure no one feels left behind.

Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time.

What to Expect

• Easy, paved greenway walk
• Flat terrain (no hills)
• Approx. 1.5–2 miles round trip
• Supportive, judgment-free environment
• Time to connect and enjoy nature

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Good energy

Important notes: This is a no pressure, no competition event. We walk together and no one gets left behind.