Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
April Hikes: 2.5 - 5 miles, 250 - 1,000 feet gain - Discovery Park
This beautiful, gentle loop hike through lovely Discovery Park can apply toward your GoHike Graduation! We will keep a steady pace with time for photos of the terrific views. There are some ups and downs.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 3, 2021
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 3.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 207 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- FULL, 5 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:30AM, ready to hike, at the Discovery Park Visitor's Center East Parking Lot. Meet right in front of the Visitor's Center doors - google map location https://goo.gl/maps/cinTNMpfJ7WVBcxR6.
Carpooling is not recommended at this time with people outside your household due to the risk of Covid-19.
The hike could be quite muddy in places if it's been raining. The trail varies between forested areas and open meadows. There might not be a restroom at the beginning of the hike, but there are a couple of restrooms/portapottys during the hike. No technical skills or special equipment required.
Required Equipment
Bring 16 oz of water and a small snack.