When is National Take A Hike Day?

Friday November 17th

ber 17th, National Take a Hike Day, encourages us to get out there and hit the trails. With over 60,000 miles of trails in the National Trail System through the 50 states, there is no reason to go for a hike.

Some of those trails are hundreds of years old. Crawford Path in New Hampshire, for example, is the country's oldest continuously used trail.. The summit of Mt. The start of the mountain path had been cleared to the summit of Mt. Washington, 1819, Washington, Washington. Other trails lead us to follow in Lewis and Clark's footsteps or even more recent history, such as the Effigy Mounds National Monument..

We're also exercising our bodies in lieu of enjoying majestic views and the great outdoors. Hiking not only gets our hearts pumping and our muscles moving, but being outside is also good for our minds. Many of us spend too much time indoors behind a desk. Hiking can burn between 400 and 500 calories per hour. Take a Hike Day is a great way to get a jump on all the "other" holiday temptations and get a head start on all the "other" holiday temptations.

Take a Hike Day at various locations around the country. Hiking activities are promoting hiking in the local, state, and National Parks, which are encouraging us to enjoy a hike. Be sure to wear good shoes, take a snack, and bring a buddy, but get out there and enjoy the fresh air, scenery, and get a little exercise to boot.