Easy Hikes and Adventures
Next session: Friday, May 16, 2025 | 9:00am-10:00am
Details:
Time: Summer: May through September 9:00 am
Winter: October through April 10:00 am
Details:
Is it a social activity or is it an exercise program? You be the judge. Come join in the camaraderie and meet interesting new people while getting a little exercise in the process. We meet weekly on Friday mornings, generally at Penn Park (click on link for map), but sometimes we’ll head off and explore some of the other wonderful parks in the area. Additional adventures may include having a picnic or heading off to a restaurant or coffee after the hike. Be sure to check the Special Activities section listed below for our off-site hikes & dates.
This activity is ideal for folks of average physical condition. We explore some of the many trails the parks have to offer and will be walking on mostly unpaved trails. The pace and difficulty level would be considered moderate and will involve walking up and down some hills. A typical hike averages around 2 ¼ miles and lasts around an hour.
Join others at the same level of physical fitness and have a good time outdoors! Feel free to bring a friend, they're welcome to join us! Email Gary for details and any questions you have.
- Free and open to all.
- Registration Required.
- Register on MyActiveCenter
Meeting place for hikes:
Penn Park: Drive into the park and go past the tennis courts on your left. Turn left into the large parking lot and park near the sidewalk leading to the restrooms. We leave promptly at the times noted above, so arrive early if possible.
Special Activities: Meeting location posted with event info (see below.)
Special Activities:
Mint Springs Park – Friday August 15th @ 9am (rain date Friday August 22nd)
Located in the foothills just outside Crozet is another of Albemarle’s many fine hiking parks. The trail is fairly well shaded but has some hills. Let’s meet in the second parking lot as you drive into the park. Let’s avoid parking in the smaller lot just in front of the pool house so parents with kids can use them. Restrooms are available in the first parking lot, and another next to the pool house. Drinking water, lug sole shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Park Location
Join us after the hike for a trip over to Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market for an ice cream, a glass of wine and a little shopping. Peaches are in season, and you can pick your own, or just grab a bag pre-packaged from the farm market store. Chiles Peach Orchard Location
Open to all.
Location:
Penn Park or See Details Above for Special Activities