Hiking n'at

Trade your couch cushions for forest trails and join us for an adventure through Whites Woods and IUP Co-Op Park in Indiana, Pennsylvania!
We’ll tackle a scenic loop of approximately 4.8 miles through peaceful woodlands, open fields, interesting sandstone formations, and the historic Old Quarry. Expect rolling hills, exposed roots, rocks, and a few climbs that may cause you to question why walking on perfectly flat sidewalks ever went out of style.
Don’t worry—we’ll keep a friendly group pace, take breaks, enjoy the scenery, and allow plenty of time for everyone to finish without being chased by bears, park rangers, or overly competitive squirrels.
🥾 Hike difficulty: Moderate
📏 Distance: Approximately 4.8 miles
⛰️ Elevation gain: Approximately 650 feet
⏱️ Time to complete: About 3 hours, including breaks
📍 Location: Whites Woods Nature Center, Indiana, PA
WHAT TO BRING:
• Water
• Sturdy hiking shoes or boots
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Bug spray
• Snacks for energy—or to bribe the hike leader
• A positive attitude and at least one good trail joke
The route is primarily unpaved and includes uneven ground, rocks, roots, hills, and potentially muddy sections. Please make sure you are comfortable hiking for approximately three hours over moderately challenging terrain.
Come for the exercise, stay for the trees, fresh air, friendly conversation, and the satisfaction of completing a hike before rewarding yourself with food afterward.
🌳 New hikers are welcome!
🌳 Experienced hikers are also welcome!
🌳 People who signed up mainly because they saw the words “food afterward” are especially welcome!
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can introduce ourselves, review the route, and begin together. We hike as a group and do our best not to leave anyone behind—even if you stop to photograph every mushroom (as I do).
Let’s explore Whites Woods together. Your weekend deserves more trees!

## ARE YOU TIRED OF HAVING KNEECAPS THAT WORK?

Do you look at a perfectly level sidewalk and think, "Ugh, too stable"? Does the idea of a "leisurely stroll" make you want to vomit with boredom? Then boy, do we have the questionable life choice for you!
Introducing the Clark Run Rager Mountain Trail Loop. It’s not just a hike; it’s a high-intensity negotiation with gravity where gravity usually wins.

***

### Why Choose the Rager?

• The "Elevation Surprise": We’ve carefully curated a collection of inclines designed to make your lungs file a formal grievance against your legs.
• Rock Gardening (Extreme Edition): Forget smooth paths. We offer a "natural" flooring experience that ranges from "ankle-snapping scree" to "boulders that definitely weren't there five minutes ago."
• The Mud Spa: Experience our artisanal, 100% organic Pennsylvania sludge. It’s great for the skin and even better for ensuring you lose at least one shoe by the halfway point.
• Scenic Views (Maybe): See breathtaking vistas of... mostly your own feet as you concentrate intensely on not falling into a fern.

***

### What’s Included in Your "Registration"?

> "I went in a human being and came out a sweaty, delirious mountain goat with a deep resentment for the color green. 10/10 would hallucinate a snack bar at the summit again." — A Recent Survivor

1. A Free Ego Check: Realize that a local squirrel is significantly more fit than you are.
2. Caloric Deficit: Burn enough calories to justify eating an entire pizza, a tub of wings, and a celebratory nap in the parking lot.
3. The "Rager" Glow: That unique look of being 50% sweat, 40% bug spray, and 10% pure, unadulterated regret.

***

### SIGN UP TODAY!

The Clark Run Rager: Because nothing says "fun" like volunteering to be bullied by a mountain.
Disclaimer: We are not responsible for lost socks, bruised shins, or the sudden urge to buy $400 carbon-fiber trekking poles you’ll only use once.