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BLK Hiking Club events are intended for Black people only unless otherwise stated due to the limited options that exist for Black people to engage in the outdoors where we can easily see and engage with others who look like us and share our experiences. While we appreciate the work of allies, they are encouraged to join one of the many other hiking groups in the Triangle.

Length: 5.7 Miles | Elevation Gain: 272 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Easy

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The BLK Women's Hike is for Black Women only. We will enjoy a hike while building community through dialogue about the varying experiences of Black women.

Located in Wake County 10 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh, William B. Umstead State Park is a cherished retreat from bustling urban life. The park features an extensive network of hiking and multiuse trails, as well as three manmade lakes and their tributaries that are perfect for fishing.

Length: 4.0 Miles | Elevation Gain: 377 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Moderate

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The BLK Men's Hike is for Black Men only. We will enjoy a hike while building community through dialogue about the varying experiences of Black men.

Located in Wake County 10 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh, William B. Umstead State Park is a cherished retreat from bustling urban life. The park features an extensive network of hiking and multiuse trails, as well as three manmade lakes and their tributaries that are perfect for fishing.

Length: 4.0 Miles | Elevation Gain: 377 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Moderate

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BLK Hiking Club events are intended for Black people unless otherwise stated due to the limited options that exist for Black people to engage in the outdoors where we can easily see and engage with others who look like us and share our experiences. While we appreciate the work of allies, they are encouraged to join one of the many other hiking groups in the Triangle.

Length: 4.6 Miles | Elevation Gain: 984 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Moderate

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BLK Hiking Club events are intended for Black people unless otherwise stated due to the limited options that exist for Black people to engage in the outdoors where we can easily see and engage with others who look like us and share our experiences.

While we appreciate the work of allies, they are encouraged to join one of the many other hiking groups in the Triangle.

We will be joined by Eno River Association volunteer and land steward Brian for a walking stick whittling workshop along the Eno! Learn about stewardship and natural resource management while collecting saplings to create a hand-carved walking stick to take home.

Bring a pocketknife, a chair, water and something to snack on while you learn the basics of wood whittling with Brian on a peaceful Sunday morning at the Confluence Natural Area in Hillsborough.

The cost of this event is $9 per person. You must register and pay at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-event-blk-hiking-club-walking-stick-whittling-workshop-tickets-978724801227?aff=oddtdtcreator

We will go on a brief hike for this event. This trail is natural so we recommend comfortable walking shoes or hiking shoes.

Dogs are not allowed for this event.

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Our BLK Pride Events are for Black Queer/LGBTQ+ people only.

BLK Hiking Club events are intended for Black people only unless otherwise stated due to the limited options that exist for Black people to engage in the outdoors where we can easily see and engage with others who look like us and share our experiences.

While we appreciate the work of allies, they are encouraged to join one of the many other hiking groups in the Triangle.

We will enjoy a hangout at Bond Park. Bring a blanket, chair, lunch, snacks, games, or whatever you want. This is just time time for us to hangout and enjoy each other's company

On this guided hike, we will explore an iconic part of the town of Hillsborough - Riverwalk. We will enjoy a scenic walk along the river and stop at various cultural and historic sites to learn about changes through time along the Eno and in Hillsborough.

Length: 4.0 Miles | Elevation Gain: 0 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Easy

We will begin kayaking with a tutorial for beginners so everyone can feel confident on the water. Once the tutorial is finished, you can paddle around the lake at your own pace.

Lake Crabtree does not have rapids, so you don't have to worry about turbulent waters while kayaking. All kayakers are required to wear a life jacket while on the water. Children must be at least 16 years old to kayak. Lake Crabtree County Park offers free kayak rentals on a first come, first served basis. You will be able to add your name to a waiting list if there are no rentals available when you arrive.

While waiting, there is a greenspace near the boathouse where you can lounge until your rental is available. If you have your own kayak that you would like to bring you can.

More information about boating and rentals at Lake Crabtree can be found here: https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/parks-recreation-open-space/all-parks-trails/lake-crabtree-county-park/lake-crabtree-boating-and-boat-rental

Fred G. Bond Metro Park, at 310 acres, is one of the largest municipal parks in Wake County. Like an oasis in the middle of town, the park preserves the environment and offers opportunities for many types of recreation.

The White Oak Creek Greenway originates in Bond Park. It currently consists of segments of trail which result in a combined distance of 7.38 miles. The White Oak Creek Greenway, along with the Black Creek Greenway represent two of the Town's most important regional greenways.

When completed, these two trails will extend over a distance of 14 miles and connect to the American Tobacco Trail, Durham, Bond Park, Lake Crabtree County Park, Umstead State Park, and Raleigh. This trail section within Cary was recently added to the East Coast Greenway, which will eventually go from Maine to Florida.

Length: 4.6 Miles | Elevation Gain: 210 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

The BLK Women's Hike is for Black Women only. We will enjoy a hike while building community through dialogue about the varying experiences of Black women.

The Lake Johnson Trail includes a 3.5-mile paved greenway loop as well as a 1.9-mile unpaved loop plus another 1.0 mile of out and backs to scenic lake overlooks. Part of the paved loop includes a section of Walnut Creek Greenway Trail. The paved portion goes through the woods, along the lake, and across the dam.

The unpaved portion, a bit less traveled, goes to the headwaters of the lake. Both can cross the boardwalk across the lake to complete a figure 8 if you want. The trail has flat sections, hilly sections, sections into the woods, and sections along the lake, offering quite a bit of diversity of terrain. Great place to get closer to nature in Raleigh.

Length: 3.5 Miles | Elevation Gain: 289 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

The BLK Men's Hike is for Black Men only. We will enjoy a hike while building community through dialogue about the varying experiences of Black men.

The Lake Johnson Trail includes a 3.5-mile paved greenway loop as well as a 1.9-mile unpaved loop plus another 1.0 mile of out and backs to scenic lake overlooks. Part of the paved loop includes a section of Walnut Creek Greenway Trail. The paved portion goes through the woods, along the lake, and across the dam.

The unpaved portion, a bit less traveled, goes to the headwaters of the lake. Both can cross the boardwalk across the lake to complete a figure 8 if you want. The trail has flat sections, hilly sections, sections into the woods, and sections along the lake, offering quite a bit of diversity of terrain. Great place to get closer to nature in Raleigh.

Length: 3.5 Miles | Elevation Gain: 289 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Look no further than Forest Ridge Park, a hidden gem that offers an array of recreational activities for nature lovers of all ages. From its expansive parkland to its thrilling mountain bike trails, Forest Ridge Park is a paradise waiting to be explored.

Length: 3.9 Miles | Elevation Gain: 150 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Easy

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Join us for this collaboration with Xplore Kayak (https://xplorekayak.com/) for a kayaking adventure!

You may bring your own kayak if you own one. This is a bring your own lunch event; we will each lunch during the event.

Registration: $35

-Includes 1 adult single or tandem kayak and gear. You do not need to purchase this if you are bringing your own kayak and gear.

-Must be 18 or older for a single adult kayak.

-Children 8 or older may be in a tandem kayak with an adult.

Shuttle Service: $15

-Shuttle transportation of you, your kayak, and gear back to the starting point. You do not need to purchase this if you will not need transportation back to the starting point.

Length: 8 Miles

Start Point: 640 Wildlife Rd., Lillington, NC 27546

End Point: 1002 S. 13th St., Erwin, NC 28339

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

You will need to complete your registration at the link below to pay the registration or shuttle service fee, if applicable. Eventbrite Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cape-fear-river-paddle-tickets-922878673957?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

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This child-friendly collaboration with the North Carolina Zoo will be a lunch and learn event where you bring your own lunch.

Children as young as kindergarten age are welcomed on this hike. We will have lunch at the summit of the trail where North Carolina Zoo staff will teach us about plants and wildlife in the area before hiking back down.

Length: 2 Miles | Elevation Gain: 141 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back | Difficulty: Easy

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About the Hike & Wine 9:00am-12:30pm: Waterfalls series hike at Hanging Rock 1:00pm-3:00pm: Dragon Glass Winery (https://www.dragonglasswinery.com/)

We will visit all 5 waterfalls at Hanging Rock State Park so be ready to do some waterfall chasing! Visiting all 5 waterfalls will take approximately 3 hours total, including drive time between parking lots within the park. See the link below for more details about each waterfall, and we will meet at the address given to visit the first 3 waterfalls.

Hanging Rock Waterfalls: https://explorationsolo.com/waterfalls-hanging-rock-state-park/

This Hike & Wine event includes an optional winery visit to Dragon Glass Winery after the hike for those 21 years of age and older. If you are interested in visiting the winery, sign-up at Nitza In Nature's Eventbrite page below. The tasting room has a limited capacity. The first 20 people to sign-up through the Eventbrite page will have a spot. If any spots open up after the first 20 have been filled, an announcement will be made.

Winery Eventbrite Sign-up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hike-and-wine-hanging-rock-waterfalls-with-blkhikingclubrdu-tickets-916887423967

Durant Nature Preserve is a 237-acre park located in North Raleigh that earned its designation as a nature preserve in 2010. It offers many activities including 5 miles of hiking trails, fishing, birding, and year-round nature programming.

Length: 3.3 Miles | Elevation Gain: 203 FT | Trail Type: Loop | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

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The BLK Pride Event is for Queer/LGBTQIA+ black people only. We will enjoy a short walk to the river and then have activities and discussions while building community through dialogue about the varying experiences of Black Queer/LGBTQIA+ people.

Length: 2.3 Miles | Elevation Gain: 82 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back

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Located in Wake County 10 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh, William B. Umstead State Park is a cherished retreat from bustling urban life. We will enjoy a hike while building community through dialogue about the varying experiences of Black men.

Length: 4 Miles | Elevation Gain: 377 FT | Trail Type: Loop

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Located in Wake County 10 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh, William B. Umstead State Park is a cherished retreat from bustling urban life. We will enjoy a hike while building community through dialogue about the varying experiences of Black women.

Length: 4 Miles | Elevation Gain: 377 FT | Trail Type: Loop

About 10 miles west of Asheboro, North Carolina lies a hidden gem. History buffs will also appreciate the historical significance of the site’s occupation by both Native Americans and early settlers.

Length: 2 Miles | Elevation Gain: 141 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back

Located in Wake County 10 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh, William B. Umstead State Park is a cherished retreat from bustling urban life.

Length: 6 Miles | Elevation Gain: 613 FT | Trail Type: Loop

This park is a Durham City Park and houses a historic mill and scenic trails along the Eno River.

Length: 3.1 Miles | Elevation Gain: 262 FT | Trail Type: Loop

This 53-acre lake and park provides two miles of paved, scenic greenway trails with exercise workout stations. Visitors may enjoy fishing, biking, hiking, and picnicking.

Length: 2.2 Miles | Elevation Gain: 95 FT | Trail Type: Loop

High Bridge Trail is 31 miles long and ideally suited for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Once a rail bed, the trail is wide, level, and generally flat. Its finely crushed limestone surface and dimensions make it easy to enjoy.

Length: 6 Miles | Elevation Gain: 600 FT | Trail Type: Out & Back

Lake Crabtree County Park offers visitors opportunities for outdoor recreation. Located on a 215-acre site adjacent to a 520-acre flood control lake, the park hosts more than 16 miles of trails.

Length: 6.2 Miles | Elevation Gain: 144 FT | Trail Type: Loop

Lake Lynn is a man-made lake in Raleigh, North Carolina. The lake was created for flood control purposes in 1976 by damming Hare Snipe Creek, a tributary of Crabtree Creek.

Length: 2.8 Miles | Elevation Gain: 65 FT | Trail Type: Loop

Hemlock Bluffs is one of the very few state nature preserves in North Carolina. It is an important location due to its unique flora and fauna.

Length: 2.1 Miles | Elevation Gain: 173 FT | Trail Type: Loop

The 447-acre preserve in Wake and Johnston counties is one of the largest multi-use trail systems in the Triangle, with 15.3 miles of single-track trails.

Length: 3 Miles | Elevation Gain: FT | Trail Type: Loop

Experience environmental education surrounded by nature at Blue Jay Point County Park. This 236-acre park features hiking trails, shoreline fishing, picnic areas, playgrounds, open play fields and Go Ape Treetop Courses.

Length: 2.5 Miles | Elevation Gain: 160 FT | Trail Type: Loop

Enjoy a visit to 750 acres of woodlands located on the University of North Carolina’s Carolina North campus, nestled between the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Length: 5 Miles | Elevation Gain: FT | Trail Type: Loop