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Hiking/Walking Friends in Plano/Frisco/Allen/McKinney

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What we’re about

Let's go outdoors and hike/walk as much as possible.

The goal of this group is to build and maintain good health through brisk walking on local paved trails and also through hiking activities locally and further away.

We can track our walks/hikes on a mobile app and post the stats (miles, pace, elevation, etc.) in the comment section.

Objective is 2-3 walks on local paved trails every week for 3-5 miles each.

During weekends, we will also do as much Day Hiking as possible in the wider North Texas area and beyond.

Camping and Backpacking will be bonus activities for those interested :)

Upcoming events

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Sat, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM CDT
Explore Plano Walk #2: Sunset Park to Shady Brook Trail
Sunset Park, 6301 Midway Road, Plano, Texas, Plano, TX, US
Our second walk starts in Sunset Park. It's 1.8 miles from the park to the end of the trail for a round trip of 3.6 miles. For those who wish to put in more mileage, we can walk the loop in the Sunset Park. I've pasted links to the maps maintained by Plano Parks and Recreation. Below those, you'll find the description of the series.

Parking: Parking lot in Sunset Park. Pin drop

Sunset Park
Amenities
Map
Trail Map

Shady Brook Trail
Trail Map

Plano Parks and Trails: Saturday Morning Walking Series
Ready to explore Plano one step at a time? Plano has 85 parks and 98 miles of trails, and we’re going to explore them all.

Saturday mornings at 9am, we’ll gather to walk new parks and trails, ranging from cozy neighborhood parks to sprawling nature preserves.

The goal is simple: enjoy the outdoors, get to know Plano’s green spaces, and walk every mile of trail. Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here for years, it’s a great way to see parts of the city you might not have visited before. We may ramble, we may get a little lost, but we’ll always find our way. These walks aren’t tightly scripted, so come with a sense of adventure and a flexible mindset.

First walk kicks off Saturday, October 18th I’ll announce the meeting spot and route soon. Mark your calendar and get ready to start exploring. It will take about 30 meetups to cover all of the parks and trails, so we should finish up the series in May of next year.

Bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and join when you can.
12 attendees
Sat, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM CDT
Post-walk Brunch
Morninkol Brunch Cafe, 6855 Windhaven Pkwy, The Colony, TX, US
Let's refuel after our expedition through the wilds of west Plano. It's less than a mile from the park, so we can walk or drive to the café.
4 attendees
Sun, Oct 26 · 9:00 AM CDT
Sunday Stroll @ Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, 6701 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX, US
Meet: By the bathrooms. Five minute grace period. We will start walking at 9:05. If late, catch up by following the map in the picture.
Pace: It's a stroll, so it will be slow to moderate. If anyone wishes to walk ahead of the group, they are free to do so. I'll walk with the farthest back walkers.
Distance or Time: We will complete the loop twice, so the option is to walk either 2 or 4 miles.
RSVP: Please cancel if you won't make it.
20 attendees

Past events

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Ike M and 1 other

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