3/263/26 UPDATE: Due to low sign ups, we are canceling this series. We hope to reschedule for fall.

Join us for a special Beginner Hiking for Fitness Series for veterans. The program leaders will guide you on a series of 8 weekly hikes with the challenge increasing each week; a great way to get back into hiking and improve fitness levels. Before the first hike, the leader will discuss proper shoes, hydration, incorporating hiking poles, proper pacing, etc. The group’s final hike aims for the long route up Vista Trail, where hikers can enjoy the beautiful vistas.

The hiking series costs $40, or free-of-cost for hikers with a 2022 ParkRx from a participating Sonoma County Medical Provider or your veteran’s service provider. Click here for ParkRx info. Please have your ParkRx available at the time of sign-up, as the number of ParkRx tickets is limited.

1) Sat 4/2 — White Barn to Uranus, 2.2 miles, 80 ft elev [meet @ white barn]
2) Sat 4/9 — Meadow-Hillside loop starting and ending at the campground, 3 miles, 250 ft elev [meet @ white barn]
3) Sat 4/16 — Spring Lake-Lake Ralphine loop 4.3 miles, 250 ft elev [meet @ Annadel State Park’s Cobblestone trailhead parking lot. The nearest address is 5656 Channel Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95409]
4) Sat 4/23 — Stern, Pony Gate and Canyon, 3 miles, 500 ft elev [meet @ main lot]
5) Sat 4/30 — Jack London Park, May’s Clearing loop, 3.7 miles, 430 ft elev [meet @ Jack London Historic State Park’s upper parking lot: 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA 95442]
6) Sat 5/7 — Vista Trail loop (clockwise), 3.6 miles, 700 ft elev [meet @ white barn]
7) Sat 5/14 — Neptune picnic table, 4.3 miles, 640 ft elev [meet @ white barn]
8) Sat 5/21 — Hillside + Vista Trail loop (counter-clockwise), 4.7 miles, 1000 ft elev [meet @ white barn]

The group will be limited to 35 participants. County Health guidelines will be applicable. Parking fees apply (note that a Sugarloaf Annual Pass is $49 and valid at Sugarloaf and Jack London SHP).