Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
March GoHike Pacing Urban Walk: 2 - 4 miles, 0 - 750 feet gain - Dash Point State Park
GoHike Pace Urban Walks are low-stress urban walks designed to help you determine where you are in terms of gear, the pace (1.5 - 2 mph) and distance you can complete comfortably. These trips are designed to assist you in developing your goals for conditioning and hiking, so that you can determine what level of walks or hikes and pace would be the best fit for you to sign up for - no pressure, no judgment!
Contacts
- Wed, Mar 25, 2026
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Urban Walking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Easy, Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 260 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- 6 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Feb 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Mon, Mar 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Join me for a relaxed pacing walk at Dash Point State Park, where we’ll explore gentle forested trails on dirt paths and pavement, listen to the sound of the water, and practice walking at a steady, sustainable pace together. Note that the route includes a fair number of stairs (manageable but present, so please consider your comfort with stairs before signing up). We’ll start with a brief check-in at the trailhead, then head out as a group, taking short breaks as needed to notice how our bodies feel, adjust layers and gear, and see what speed feels comfortable on rolling terrain. This is not a race—our focus is on learning, support, and building confidence—so we’ll stay together, encourage questions, and make space for all experience levels as we enjoy a friendly introduction to GoHike Urban Walks.
4:00 pm at Dash Point State Park in the parking lot.
Discovery Pass Required.
Dash Point State Park's main parking lot and day-use area is at 5700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023
Required Equipment
Leader will send out a Hello Walker email prior to the walk that may include requirements or recommendations for equipment.