Spring Kick-off to Hiking Day

Hello new and seasoned hikers!

As the weather warms, we are planning a Spring Kick-off to Hiking Day at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve! This will be a time for new hikers to learn a bit more about our preserves, and experienced hikers to share their knowledge. We will have guided hikes and informative tables to share our love and appreciation of hiking on our amazing preserves!

Please use the link below to sign up for this event and you will be able to choose your hike the day of the activity.

Guided Hikes:

9:30 – 11:30 High Trails

Description: (Moderate / Probably a bit more than 2 hours / 3 miles)

The “high trails” of the preserve will give us the opportunity to get out and see the upper elevations of the preserve.  We’ll start by heading south from the pavilion on the Moonshine Trail. We’ll take the Whole Planet Trail to the Terry Trail for a walk up the hill. A loop on the Bulldog Trail will bring the group around to catch the Terry Trail back down to the pavilion.

10:00 – 11:30 Low Trails

Description: (Easy-Moderate / Around 1.5 hours / About 2 miles) For this hike, your leader will take the group through the “flat” part of the preserve, exploring the Driskell and Chasco Trails as well as parts of the Terry and Moonshine Trails.

If you have a pair of binoculars, you might want to bring them – this preserve is a birding destination for those who enjoy our feathered friends.

Rain Date: April 11, 2026

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