Wilderness Hiking

✨ **Envie de sortir et de partager un bon moment ?** ✨ Nous organisons de nombreuses sorties conviviales (gratuite ou à petit prix), idéale pour se rencontrer, échanger et profiter ensemble😊 👉 **Toutes les infos & inscription OBLIGATOIRE (simple et rapide, sans compte supplémentaire)** : [https://www.billetweb.fr/soir-e-catchapa-enjoy-paris4](https://www.billetweb.fr/soir-e-catchapa-enjoy-paris4) ⚠️ **Attention : la place n’est pas garantie tant que l’inscription n’a pas été effectuée sur Billetweb.** 👉 **Nos prochains grands événements ENJOY! Paris (inscris-toi pour soutenir notre association):** **13/02/26:** [🎉 Contre Saint-Valentin - ENJOY! Paris 🎉](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/contre-saint-valentin-enjoy-paris) **21/03/26:** [🍀🍺 SOIRÉE ST-PATRICK’S – ENJOY! PARIS 🍺🍀](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-st-patricks-enjoy-paris) **11/04/26:** [🐣🍫 SOIRÉE DE PÂQUES – ENJOY! PARIS 🍫🐣](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-de-paques-enjoy-paris) Ces sorties font parties des activités proposées par **ENJOY! Paris**, une communauté associative qui aime créer des moments sympas et accessibles à tous : 🌍 [https://www.enjoyparis.org/](https://www.enjoyparis.org/) 📲 Pour ne rien rater des prochaines sorties, tu peux aussi rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp ou télécharger l’appli ENJOY! Paris (Android) : Groupe WhatsApp: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7) App ENJOY! Paris (Android): 👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share) 👉 **N’hésite pas à t’inscrire et à nous rejoindre !** Au plaisir de partager ce moment avec toi 👋

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Nage à l'impérial autour des bouées. On va espérer un rayon de soleil ;)

✨ **Envie de sortir et de partager un bon moment ?** ✨ Nous organisons de nombreuses sorties conviviales (gratuite ou à petit prix), idéale pour se rencontrer, échanger et profiter ensemble😊 👉 **Toutes les infos & inscription OBLIGATOIRE (simple et rapide, sans compte supplémentaire)** : [https://www.billetweb.fr/afterwork-75-paris-17](https://www.billetweb.fr/afterwork-75-paris-17) ⚠️ **Attention : la place n’est pas garantie tant que l’inscription n’a pas été effectuée sur Billetweb.** 👉 **Nos prochains grands événements ENJOY! Paris (inscris-toi pour soutenir notre association):** **13/02/26:** [🎉 Contre Saint-Valentin - ENJOY! Paris 🎉](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/contre-saint-valentin-enjoy-paris) **21/03/26:** [🍀🍺 SOIRÉE ST-PATRICK’S – ENJOY! PARIS 🍺🍀](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-st-patricks-enjoy-paris) **11/04/26:** [🐣🍫 SOIRÉE DE PÂQUES – ENJOY! PARIS 🍫🐣](https://www.enjoyparis.org/d-tails-et-inscription/soiree-de-paques-enjoy-paris) Ces sorties font parties des activités proposées par **ENJOY! Paris**, une communauté associative qui aime créer des moments sympas et accessibles à tous : 🌍 [https://www.enjoyparis.org/](https://www.enjoyparis.org/) 📲 Pour ne rien rater des prochaines sorties, tu peux aussi rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp ou télécharger l’appli ENJOY! Paris (Android) : Groupe WhatsApp: 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H7Q0Uo0U2lc2sp8cfR6gz7) App ENJOY! Paris (Android): 👉 [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enjoyparissortiesamicales.app&pcampaignid=web_share) 👉 **N’hésite pas à t’inscrire et à nous rejoindre !** Au plaisir de partager ce moment avec toi 👋

**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥

🌳 🌳 🌳 Du dolmen au lac bleu... en passant par la forêt. La forêt domaniale de Carnelle, forêt d'origine royale, culmine à 210 mètres d'altitude. Une riche balade qui nous emportera de la préhistoire à la vie forestière. (Deux lacs, d'anciennes gravières, ont une couleur bleutée assez singulière (d'où le "Lac Bleu"), un endroit de déconnexion idéal.) Distance : 17 km Déniv. + : 300 m Vitesse : 5 km/h 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : Rendez-vous 10h15 à la Gare du Nord** en tête de quai du train en direction de Persan Beaumont (transilien H). Le train partira à 10h34. Arrivée à la gare de Presles Courcelles à 11h11. Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Louis est le 06 28 06 28 28 Retour : Par le train de 15h09 de la gare de Seugy (transilien H), **arrivée à la Gare du Nord à 15h54. (ou train d'après à 16h09)** 💡 Si tu as un passe Navigo le transport est gratuit sinon l'aller-retour te coûtera 5€ au maximum pour l'achat de deux tickets. 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : * des vêtements adaptés * des chaussures de randonnée * suffisamment d'eau * un pique-nique pour la pause déjeuner * un sac pour emporter ses déchets * un isolant pour s'asseoir par terre * ta bonne humeur :) \>\> En t'inscrivant tu acceptes [les conditions générales](https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=Nw8y6alK) de Plein air Paris <<

🥾 🌿 Join us for an original hike that mixes history and sweet treats in the beautiful valley of Chevreuse. We will cross the Yvette, a river that meanders through the old washhouses. Then we will go into the woods in the footsteps of Jean Racine, famous French playwright. The walk will next take us to the foot of the majestic medieval castle of la Madeleine. We will enter the town of Chevreuse where we will make our first gourmet stopover with a visit to the workshop of the only syrup maker in Ile-de-France. The visit will end with a tasting. 📌 INFO: · Level: Advanced (orange) · Distance: 17 km · Duration: Around 7 hours (including the visit and tasting) · Starting point: In front of the station Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, RER B · Finishing point: Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, RER B · Meeting time: 9:30 a.m. · Departure at: 9.45 a.m. Fee: 17 EUR (10 EUR for the hike to be paid cash or with the app. Lydia at 0685237028, and 7 EUR for the visit of the syrup maker’s workshop and tasting, to be paid directly at the shop) Hiking leader: Valérie, mobile: 06 85 23 70 28,[ ](http://intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com)email: [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 WHAT TO BRING: · Water (at least 1.5 litre), · Pack lunch, · Umbrella or poncho, · Suitable clothing, · Hiking shoes. If you signed up, but can't make it, remember to change your reservation to "Not Going", thank you. For payments by Lydia, here the refund policy: [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) To learn more about the hike level of difficulty, see here: [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/) Please read the terms and conditions carefully before making a reservation: [https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d](https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d) *** 🥾 🌿 Rejoignez-nous pour une randonnée originale qui mélange histoire et douceurs sucrées dans la belle vallée de Chevreuse. Nous croiserons l’Yvette, rivière qui serpente au milieu des vieux lavoirs. Puis nous partirons dans les bois sur les traces de Jean Racine, célèbre dramaturge français. La balade nous emmènera ensuite au pied du majestueux château médiéval de la Madeleine. Nous entrerons dans la ville de Chevreuse où nous ferons notre première halte gourmande avec la visite de l’atelier de l’unique artisan siropier d’Ile-de-France. La visite se terminera par une dégustation. 📌 INFO: · Niveau : Avancé (orange) · Distance : 17 km · Durée : Environ 7 heures (avec la visite et dégustation) · Point de départ : Devant la gare de Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, RER B. · Point d’arrivée : Gare de Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, RER B · Heure du rendez-vous : 9h30 · Départ : 9h45 Prix : 17 EUR (10 EUR pour la randonnée à payer en espèces ou avec l’app. Lydia au 0685237028, et 7 EUR pour la visite de l’atelier du siropier et la dégustation, à payer directement au magasin) Accompagnatrice : Valérie, mobile : 06 85 23 70 28, email : [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 CE QU'IL FAUT APPORTER : • de l’eau (au moins 1.5 litre), • un pique-nique, • un parapluie ou poncho, • des vêtements adaptés, • des chaussures de randonnée. Si vous vous êtes inscrit, mais que vous ne pouvez pas venir, n’oubliez pas de changer votre réservation sur "N'y va pas", merci. Pour les paiements par Lydia, voir ici les conditions de remboursement : [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) Pour en savoir plus sur le niveau de difficulté de la randonnée, voir ici : [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/) Veuillez lire attentivement les termes et conditions avant de faire une réservation : [https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez](https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez)

Hello everyone! GR1: Stage 7 — **Pontoise to L’Isle-Adam (24 km)** This stage of the GR1 offers us a transition from the **urban-historic** edges of **Pontoise** to the "River Park" atmosphere of **L’Isle-Adam**. We begin the route by leaving Pontoise, passing through its historical heights before heading north. We will traverse a blend of **forest paths**, **agricultural plateaus**, and **riverside trails**, enjoying views over the **Oise valley** while crossing through the edges of the **Vexin Français Natural Park**. As we approach the end of the stage, the path leads us down toward the river, transitioning from the artistic heritage of the Pontoise/Auvers-sur-Oise area to the quiet, shaded woods near the water. The **GR1 Project** is an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Île-de-France region, all within easy reach of Paris. Spanning a total of 550 km, this circular trail takes you around the city in a clockwise direction, offering a unique way to discover the peaceful landscapes, charming forests, and picturesque villages surrounding Paris. !!! If it rains, we will have some muddy parts in the forest (white shoes are still accepted). **Our trail is here:** https://mapy.com/s/hudegozabe 📍**Meeting Point** **Saturday, Feb 21, at 10:20 AM** **Pontoise Train Station** – in front of the train station. To get there, you can take train **line J from Gare Saint-Lazare at 09:37 AM**, in the direction of Boissy-l'Aillerie, **arriving at Pontoise at 10:18 AM**. (try to catch this train, otherwise you will arrive too late) 🎯**Ending Point** We will finish at **L’Isle-Adam Train Station**. Due to scheduled maintenance (Reduced Service), our return journey to Paris involves a short connection. We will aim for the following departure: * **Departure:** 16:22 (4:22 PM) from L’Isle-Adam – Parmain * **Transfer:** Change at **Persan-Beaumont** (arriving 16:30, departing 16:40) * **Arrival:** Gare du Nord at 17:24 (5:24 PM) *Note: There is usually another option an hour later (17:22) if our pace is more relaxed. We will check the live status together before we reach the station!* 📏**Hike Details** * Distance: **\~24 km** * Elevation gain: **+300 m** * Duration: **\~6h-7h** (including breaks and lunch) * Difficulty: **Moderate(ish)** – you need to comfortably walk 10-15 km in your day to day schedule. * Lunch: We’ll **stop for lunch/snacks in the forest** or where we find a good place, so please bring your own food and water. * Language: **English** – ideal for expats and anglophones living in or visiting Paris. You are responsible for your own actions — please ensure you feel comfortable with the distance, and you act responsibly. 🎒**What to Bring** * Small backpack * 1L of water * Lunch/snacks * **Comfortable walking shoes** * **Rain jacket or umbrella** ⭐**Participation** €10 per person, cash or via Revolut/Lydia at the end of the hike. (If you don't have a Navigo Pass, a round-trip train/metro ticket is €5.) See you there! Mihai

Cours d'initiation à la marche Nordique dans le bois de Vincennes, par guide diplômé. Prêt possible de batons. 12 euros la session.

Suave like Bond and cool like Pink Floyd, do you wanna take a stroll and find out how this iconic chateau hosted not only these two legends but also been a home to many iconic races, TV shows, and movies? And how about the delicious eponymous dessert Chantilly at the end? With verdant green cover being your constant companion, including a pretty cute Chinese park, the mother nature awaits you to welcome you with open arms :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Aussi élégant que James Bond et aussi cool que Pink Floyd, avez-vous envie de vous promener et de découvrir comment ce château emblématique a non seulement accueilli ces deux légendes, mais a également été le théâtre de nombreuses courses, émissions de télévision et films cultes ? Et que diriez-vous de déguster à la fin le délicieux dessert éponyme, la Chantilly ? Avec une végétation luxuriante pour vous accompagner tout au long de votre promenade, y compris un joli parc chinois, la nature vous attend à bras ouverts :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Hike details:** ➰ Length: 16 km 💓 Difficulty: Easy 📈 Elevation: 80m up and down ⏳ Hike duration: 4h + breaks and lunch \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Travel logistics:** 🚅 Travel: 9:06 AM, Gare du Nord -> 09:42, Place Omer Vallon Itinerary: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5KrwAVkbuHfKpKB6A 📍 Meeting point: Place Omer Vallon ⏰ Start time: 09:45 am ⏰ End time: 3 pm 🎒🍾🎿: Please bring good hiking shoes, adequate clothing, sunscreen, at least two litres of water, and food. Be on time. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- ⚠️ Disclaimer: "You are fully responsible for your own safety. I am only an organizer".

**History** [Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973. The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience. The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades. Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun. I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike. I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park. **After the Hike** Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

We will meet next to the restrooms at the [Big Meadows Picnic Area](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HBK_Web_1980.png). They're all the way at the back of the park, and they can be found at coordinates [40°09'06.6"N 83°02'30.2"W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'06.6%22N+83%C2%B002'30.2%22W/@40.151828,-83.0423587,214m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zNDDCsDA5JzA4LjAiTiA4M8KwMDEnNDUuMSJX!8m2!3d40.1522222!4d-83.0291944!3m3!8m2!3d40.151827!4d-83.041715?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (near the playground and the zip line). We'll hike about 5 miles at [Highbanks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/highbanks/) on the Dripping Rock and Overlook Trails. Afterward, we'll head over to [Olentangy River Brewing](https://www.olentangybrew.com/) for drinks, coffee, or food (their Sunday [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) is Venezuelan and always gets good reviews). The actual address of the brewery is [303 Green Meadows Dr S, 43035](https://www.google.com/maps/place/303+Green+Meadows+Dr+S,+Lewis+Center,+OH+43035/@40.1551938,-83.0144045,17.25z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8838f395cef06c97:0xe407de61b3e30069!8m2!3d40.1551765!4d-83.0124352!16s%2Fg%2F11c26jc7j9?entry=ttu). If you can't make the hike, we should be there by noon. **How to find our starting point in Big Meadows:** If you are new to Highbanks, the Big Meadows picnic area is 1.5 miles into the park just after you turn into the park off of U.S. Route 23. That is, after you enter the park, drive a mile and a half into the park. You will come to a crosswalk with a yield sign in the middle of it (this is not to be confused with the first such crosswalk you come to just in front of the Nature Center, which you arrive at maybe a quarter of a mile into the park). Just after this second crosswalk, make a left. Then make another almost immediate left into the parking lot on your left. There you will see the jungle gym and the kiddie zip line to your left. I will be just in front of the restrooms just a bit further down from the jungle gym and picnic shelter; the restroom building will also be on your left.

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. If trail conditions are poor, we will use the Multipurpose Path.