Easy Hikes and Adventures

Next session: Friday, October 24, 2025 | 10:00am-11:00am

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 Pen 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:

Pen 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 and event info posted below.

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Special Activities:

Monticello Trail – Friday November 7^th @ 10am (rain date Friday November 14^th)

Today’s adventure will involve hiking the locally famous Monticello trail.  We’ll break for lunch at the cafeteria located at the visitors’ center, then hike back to our cars afterwards.  Meet at the lower parking lot located on Dairy Barn Road just off Rt 20. Parking Location

Riverview Park – Friday January 2^nd  @ 10am

Join us for our first hike and adventure for the year at the lovely Riverview Park, located in the City of Charlottesville’s Wollen Mills area. Park Location  After our hike, we will head to lunch at Beer Run, which has surprisingly good food! Restaurant Location  Please RSVP for lunch so I can give the restaurant a head count.

Open to all.

Location:
Penn Park or See Details Above for Special Activities