Adventure mode
HRC Takes a Field Trip
The NEW year means it's time for NEW adventures.
ALL Field Trips are FREE - just show up on time for group photo.
There will be a main walking and running group for each location, but running with a partner is also encouraged! Upon arrival for each, let us know if you plan to run in partners (and how far/long you plan to run) or with main groups.
Some of these locations do not have access to drinking water! Please prepare accordingly!!
We have the calendar set for the first 6 months for our OFF-site field trips:
January 18th at 10am: Fires Creek in Hayesville, NC (COMPLETE!)
Meet at the Fires Creek Picnic area - free parking. There are composting restrooms here but no drinking water fountains/spickets. Creek opens wide at this spot and there are beautiful short hikes that will take you to the top of the falls.
February 22th at 10am: Piney Knob in Murphy, NC (COMPLETE!)
Meet at the Trail head. Please note the road to get there is composed of dirt and bumpy - please drive slow. There are 5 main trails. Noteworthy: The Gobbler is 5.1 miles The Grape Smuggler is 2.1, The Flaming Azalea is 1.6, and the Rhodo-Coaster is 3.75. This will be a trail run or hike meaning the pace will be much slower than you'd expect.
March 22nd at 10am: Murphy River Walk in Murphy, NC (COMPLETE!)
Meet at Konehete Park, Pavilion 3. Parking is free, there are multiple restrooms and access to drinking water. From here, we will start on the paved park trail then hit the dirt, gravel, and boardwalks of the main trail.
April 19th at 10am: Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA
July 19th at 9am: back to Fires Creek in Hayesville, NC