NOTE: Because of forecasted weather conditions, this hike route has been changed to avoid climbing hills during the heat of the day. The length is now approximately 3 miles and we aim to finish in a little over 2 hours. We'll still start at the Bankhead Trailhead, but now we're going down the Alms House […]
(Moderate / 2.5 hours / 3 miles) Follow our series of guided hikes throughout the entire year as we cover all of the Land Trust’s public trails! We’ll start with the easiest routes and increase our difficulty and distance along the way. This hike will begin from the pavilion and head through the playground on […]
(Moderate / 3 hours / 5 miles) Follow our series of guided hikes throughout the entire year as we cover all of the Land Trust's public trails! We'll start with the easiest routes and increase our difficulty and distance along the way. Discover the eastern side of Wade Mountain Nature Preserve all in one morning. […]
If your 9-12 year old enjoys exploring nature, join us on Saturday, September 3 from 9 AM - 10:30 AM for a free youth hike on Rainbow Mountain led by a Land Trust volunteer who’s a middle schooler herself. Please note that this is not a drop off event – all participants must be accompanied […]
(Easy/2 hours/2 miles) Join local forager Casey Lanier for an educational hike on the Wade Mountain Greenway (Pulaski Pike Trailhead). Learn about the basic rules of foraging and explore this popular trail to learn about the late-summer wild edible plants found in this area. This hike will be relatively easy, and it will involve frequent […]
(Difficult / 3.5 hours / 5.6 miles) Follow our series of guided hikes throughout the entire year as we cover all of the Land Trust’s public trails! We’ll start with the easiest routes and increase our difficulty and distance along the way. Join us on our RESCHEDULED date as we explore the quieter side of […]
(Moderate / 2.5 hours / 3 miles) Follow our series of guided hikes throughout the entire year as we cover all of the Land Trust’s public trails! We’ll start with the easiest routes and increase our difficulty and distance along the way. This hike will begin from the pavilion and head through the playground on […]
(Moderate / 3.5 hours / 5.6 miles) Follow our series of guided hikes throughout the entire year as we cover all of the Land Trust’s public trails! We’ll start with the easiest routes and increase our difficulty and distance along the way. Beginning from Bankhead Trailhead, we'll hike up a short piece of Tollgate Trail […]
If your 9-13 year old enjoys exploring nature, join us on Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a youth hike at the Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) led by a Land Trust volunteer who’s a middle schooler herself. Please note that this is not a drop off event – all […]
(Easy/2 hours/2 miles) Join local forager Casey Lanier for an educational hike at the Harvest Square Nature Preserve. Learn about the basic rules of foraging and explore this popular preserve to learn about the early-fall wild edible plants found in this area. This hike will be relatively easy, and it will involve frequent stops to learn […]
(Moderate / 3 hours / 5 miles) Follow our series of guided hikes throughout the entire year as we cover all of the Land Trust's public trails! We'll start with the easiest routes and increase our difficulty and distance along the way. Discover the eastern side of Wade Mountain Nature Preserve all in one morning. […]
(Difficult / 3.5 hours / 5.6 miles) Follow our series of guided hikes throughout the entire year as we cover all of the Land Trust’s public trails! We’ll start with the easiest routes and increase our difficulty and distance along the way. Explore the quieter side of Blevins Gap Nature Preserve on the north side […]