Hiking
Take a hike with Leisure Services.
Hike into History
Take a guided hike with Leisure Services staff and friends. Learn about the social, economic, and natural history of our public spaces. Park secrets will be revealed!
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Forest Bathing Experience
We invite you to take a moment to invest in your health and wellbeing through a guided immersive experience in the forest with our facilitator, Heather Matherly, who is a Master Naturalist and Forest Therapy Guide. You can expect a safe and gentle walk with instructions to help relax and focus the mind on the present. The walk will end with a tea ceremony from local plants.
Cost: $20 residents/ $30 non-residents
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Audiobook Hike
Take your story on the go! In partnership with Athens Regional Library, join us for a refreshing walk on the trail while listening to the audiobook of your choice. This program combines the joy of reading with the benefits of light exercise and time outdoors.
Bring your favorite way to listen to your audiobook, headphones, and walking shoes and we’ll provide the beautiful trail and community atmosphere. After the hike, enjoy snacks, drinks and the chance to swap listening recommendations with fellow participants.
Who: 18 and up
When: 3rd Saturday of each month, 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Check each month for a new location
Fee: Free
What to Bring: Phone/device with downloaded audiobook, headphones, water bottle
Walk at your own pace, enjoy the story you love, and connect with others along the way!
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Silent Hike
Unplug from technology and reconnect with nature on this guided silent hike. Enjoy the beauty of the trail, listen to the sounds of the forest, and experience the calming benefits of being fully present outdoors.
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