Summer Shady Hikes offer perfect introduction to hiking for beginners.
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is offering a series of Summer Shady Hikes to help people stay active in July and August, despite the heat.
Each one-hour hike ventures through a shady trail in a different park. The hikes are an excellent way to get comfortable with the trails, get in some physical movement, and learn something new.
Montgomery Parks Nature on Wheels mobile nature center will be on hand to provide seating, water and a bathroom accessible via stairs. A park naturalist will lead the hike and teach guests about the plants and animals that call the park home.
“Whether you’re an experienced hiker or new to the activity, these summer evening hikes are a great opportunity for people to escape the heat and explore some of our beautiful, shaded trails,” said Nature on Wheels facilitator Alexandra Ralph. “And having the Nature on Wheels van there makes the hiking experience accessible to a wider range of people.”
Summer Shady Hikes all take place from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and are planned at four different locations in Montgomery County.
Thursday, July 20, 2023 | Wheaton Regional Park | 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Matthew Henson State Park | 13421 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 |Potomac Horse Center | 14211 Quince Orchard Road, North Potomac
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 |Valley Mill Special Park | 1620 E. Randolph Road, Colesville
Summer Shady Hikes are designed for people ages 8 and up. The cost is $7. Register here.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 420 parks. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information.
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