Queer Hikes Athens

It's TODAYYYYY!!!
Q***r hike incoming!

When: Saturday, September 13 @ 3pm

Location: Watson Mill Bridge State Park, 650 Watson Mill, Comer, GA 30629

Cost: Free! Except for parking.
Parking: $5/vehicle. Park in one of the parking lots near the bathrooms, playground, and pavilion. Look for the yellow circles on the map. You can park at one of the other lots, you'll just have to walk up the hill to get to us.

Bathrooms: Yes! They're clean and have soap!

The Hike: Beaver Creek Trail, 1.7 miles. Follows Beaver Creek through the forest and is completely shaded. You may want bug spray. You can see the trail in pink on the map.
Challenge Level: It's a pretty easy hike, but there are lots of roots to watch for. There is some elevation change so expect a bit of a climb.

Kids: Very kid-friendly. There's a playground at the parking lot where we're meeting up and after the hike, they can play in the river.

Strollers/bikes: Nope, this is not a hike for wheels.

Dogs: Welcome, on leashes.

I (Becca) will be waiting for you with my pride flag at the trailhead parking lot, just across the road from the playground/bathrooms/pavilion. Look for the purple "meet up here" circle on the map. Share widely, invite your friends, message me with questions, and see you soon!
💜 Becca

Q***r hike incoming!

When: Saturday, September 13 @ 3pm

Location: Watson Mill Bridge State Park, 650 Watson Mill, Comer, GA 30629

Cost: Free! Except for parking.
Parking: $5/vehicle. Park in one of the parking lots near the bathrooms, playground, and pavilion. Look for the yellow circles on the map. You can park at one of the other lots, you'll just have to walk up the hill to get to us.

Bathrooms: Yes! They're clean and have soap!

The Hike: Beaver Creek Trail, 1.7 miles. Follows Beaver Creek through the forest and is completely shaded. You may want bug spray. You can see the trail in pink on the map.
Challenge Level: It's a pretty easy hike, but there are lots of roots to watch for. There is some elevation change so expect a bit of a climb.

Kids: Very kid-friendly. There's a playground at the parking lot where we're meeting up and after the hike, they can play in the river.

Strollers/bikes: Nope, this is not a hike for wheels.

Dogs: Welcome, on leashes.

I (Becca) will be waiting for you with my pride flag at the trailhead parking lot, just across the road from the playground/bathrooms/pavilion. Look for the purple "meet up here" circle on the map. Share widely, invite your friends, message me with questions, and see you soon!
💜 Becca

Dudley Park Trail Pride Month Closeout Hike

When: Sunday, June 29 @ 7pm
Location: Dudley Park
100 Dudley Park Rd, Athens, GA 30601

Cost: Free!
Parking: Free!
Bathrooms: Yes!

The Hike: This is a SUPER smooth urban walk along a small portion of the Greenway. We'll be doing about a 1 mile loop from the parking lot, to the Greenway, over the Firefly trail bridge, then back to the park. Stick around after to lounge in the grass (BYO picnic blanket if you want one) and hang out with all your favorite q***r hikers til the sun goes down.

Challenge Level: Easy-peasy.
Kids: Very kid-friendly.
Strollers/bikes: Yes! The whole thing is paved.
Dogs: Welcome, on leashes.

I (Becca) will be waiting for you with my pride flag at the Dudley Park parking lot. Share widely, invite your friends, message me with questions, and see you soon!

💜 Becca

Come out Sunday, June 29 for a sundown(ish) hike to close out the last weekend of Pride month. We'll be at Dudley Park Trail in Athens. More details to come, just get it on your calendar 🤩 (Kid-friendly, dog-friendly, free!)

Perfect weather for a hike 😁 Just enough rain at the end to cool us off. If you couldn't make it today, that's ok! We'll be going again soon, promise. Stay tuned 😎

Q***r hike reminder!

When: Sunday, April 6@ 1pm

Location: Ben Burton Park
615 Mitchell Bridge Rd

Cost: Free!

Parking: Free! Carpooling is recommended, though, because the lot fills up on weekends.

Bathrooms: Yes, there's a bathroom up at the parking area. It's clean and has soap!

The Hike: Some of the hike is a wide path flattened by thousands of feet, and some of it is in the woods with lots of trip hazards (ROOTS!). There are some trees/limbs down we may climb over. Much of the hike follows the river so it's really pretty. There are some big rocks you can climb on, especially if you want some river views :)
There's a big field by the river where you can relax on a picnic blanket or run around or look for bugs or throw a ball or hang a hammock and cuddle somebody. Whatever you're into.

Challenge Level: It's a pretty easy hike! Climbing over the rocks is optional, and there are signs warning you to use caution and watch for loose rocks. It's only about 1.5 miles, but you can turn around anytime if you need to shorten it up.

Kids: Since it's a short hike with a bathroom and parking close by I'd say it's very kid-friendly. There's no playground, but there are always kids there.

Strollers/bikes: Nope, this is not a hike for wheels.

Dogs: Welcome, on leashes.

I (Becca) will be waiting for you with my pride flag down in the field near the river. Share widely, invite your friends, message me with questions, and see you soon!
💜 Becca

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Thanks a lot, weather! See you next Sunday 🌞🤞

Today's Ben Burton hike is rescheduled due to rain (and lightning?!). Join us Sunday April 6 at 1pm, same location, for a sunnier hike 😎 If you invited people, please let them know!

Q***r hike reminder!

When: Sunday, March 30 @ 1pm

Location: Ben Burton Park
615 Mitchell Bridge Rd

Cost: Free!

Parking: Free! Carpooling is recommended, though, because the lot fills up on weekends.

Bathrooms: Yes, there's a bathroom up at the parking area. It's clean and has soap!

The Hike: Some of the hike is a wide path flattened by thousands of feet, and some of it is in the woods with lots of trip hazards (ROOTS!). There are some trees/limbs down we may climb over. Much of the hike follows the river so it's really pretty. There are some big rocks you can climb on, especially if you want some river views :)
There's a big field by the river where you can relax on a picnic blanket or run around or look for bugs or throw a ball or hang a hammock and cuddle somebody. Whatever you're into.

Challenge Level: It's a pretty easy hike! Climbing over the rocks is optional, and there are signs warning you to use caution and watch for loose rocks. It's only about 1.5 miles, but you can turn around anytime if you need to shorten it up.

Kids: Since it's a short hike with a bathroom and parking close by I'd say it's very kid-friendly. There's no playground, but there are always kids there.

Strollers/bikes: Nope, this is not a hike for wheels.

Dogs: Welcome, on leashes.

I (Becca) will be waiting for you with my pride flag down in the field near the river. Share widely, invite your friends, message me with questions, and see you soon!
💜 Becca

Q***r hike incoming!

When: Sunday, March 30 @ 1pm

Location: Ben Burton Park
615 Mitchell Bridge Rd

Cost: Free!

Parking: Free! Carpooling is recommended, though, because the lot fills up on weekends.

Bathrooms: Yes, there's a bathroom up at the parking area. It's clean and has soap!

The Hike: Some of the hike is a wide path flattened by thousands of feet, and some of it is in the woods with lots of trip hazards (ROOTS!). There are some trees/limbs down we may climb over. Much of the hike follows the river so it's really pretty. There are some big rocks you can climb on, especially if you want some river views :)
There's a big field by the river where you can relax on a picnic blanket or run around or look for bugs or throw a ball or hang a hammock and cuddle somebody. Whatever you're into.

Challenge Level: It's a pretty easy hike! Climbing over the rocks is optional, and there are signs warning you to use caution and watch for loose rocks. It's only about 1.5 miles, but you can turn around anytime if you need to shorten it up.

Kids: Since it's a short hike with a bathroom and parking close by I'd say it's very kid-friendly. There's no playground, but there are always kids there.

Strollers/bikes: Nope, this is not a hike for wheels.

Dogs: Welcome, on leashes.

I (Becca) will be waiting for you with my pride flag down in the field near the river. Share widely, invite your friends, message me with questions, and see you soon!
💜 Becca