Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
March GoHike Pacing Hikes: 2 to 4 miles, 0 to 750 feet of elevation gain - Union Bay Natural Area
Enjoy our pacing hike through the Union Bay Natural Area where there are plenty of plants and animal species to watch out for, then we will continue around the University of Washington Athletic field areas (can you name any statues outside of Husky Stadium?). GoHike Pace Hikes are low-stress hikes to help you determine where you are in terms of gear, the pace (1.5 - 2 mph) and distance you can complete comfortably, and what your season goals for conditioning and hiking are, so that you can determine what level of hikes and pace would be the best fit for you to sign up for - no pressure, no judgment!
Contacts
- Sat, Mar 4, 2023
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 100 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph or whatever is comfortable for the group.
- 1 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at in the water fountain in the Soest Garden next to the parking lot (just east of the UW Center for Urban Horticulture) at 9:00am ready to hike. More info will be sent out in a "hello hiker" email a few days before the hike. Shelly, Becca and I look forward to meeting everyone and exploring Union Bay and University of Washington (athletic field areas). I'm sure we will see many of its residents (and migrants) in their natural environment (we can cheer for our UW students too!!).
Participation in 1 pacing hike is recommended for all GoHike participants.
Pacing hikes will be offered in March and will open for registration on February 3 at 8 am. Register for only one pace hike. Pacing hikes assist you in setting goals and action steps for your hiking season and for achieving them and give you an opportunity to assess your gear and clothing options.
Required Equipment
You will receive a Hello Hiker email from your trip leader prior to your selected hike that will provide you with details for the hike that you selected.