What we’re about
Welcome to Social Hikes Knoxville. Let's face it, making friends as an adult can be challenging. Our aim is to help people connect and build friendships through hiking and other activities.
We have regular hiking meet-ups along with other outdoor adventure activities, BBQs, campfire conversations, fitness workouts and more!
This group is open to everyone. Welcome to Social Hikes Knoxville! We're glad you're here!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Island Home Park/Will Skelton Greenway Walk + CoffeeNeeds location
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ABOUT THE EVENT
Since it's been raining a lot, and some of the conditions are poor for hiking, let's do a greenway walk. We'll do about 3 miles, but we can adjust as needed. We'll meet at the Island Home Park by the tennis courts.For those that would like, we will grab some coffee at Commonplace Coffee afterwards to connect and get to know each other.
WHAT TO BRING
We always suggest carrying the 14 Essentials when going onto the woods. You can download a pdf file here that discusses these essentials.
Because it’s Tennessee, we need to always be mindful of the weather and bring the necessary insulation layers, waterproof outer layers, water and snacks to be safe.LATECOMERS AND "NO-SHOWS"
Because this type of event has a lot of moving parts it’s important that everyone is on time (or early). We would hate to leave a hiker behind because they’re running late. If your plans change and you can’t come on the hike, please change your RSVP so we’re not waiting for you or looking for you.We will meet at Island Home Park by the tennis courts.
Here is the description for the section of the greenway we'll be doing: Originating at Island Home Park, the Will Skelton Greenway winds along the banks of the Tennessee River, where you may pass a few of the local kids fishing from the bridge or plunging into the river from the rope swing. The greenway continues snaking through the woods and enters the peaceful sanctuary of Ijams Nature Center.
*** Failure to change your RSVP or let us know at least an hour ahead of the hike's start time qualifies as a 'No-Show' with me, and you may not be able to join my future hiking or backpacking trips ***
GETTING THERE: Location is Island Home Park. Address is: 2225 Estelle Cir, Knoxville, TN 37920
STANDARD DISCLAIMER:
Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members can not be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
Please RSVP with integrity--if you find you cannot come please say so.
