Healing Hike - Wesleyan Arboretum

Join us for a healing hike with Macon Mental Health Matters and Southern Queer Folk Hikes at the Wesleyan Arboretum
About this Event

All ability levels are welcome. This is a healing hike so the pace will be slower and we will stop here and there. Macon Mental Health Matters will have counseling professionals on hand.

We will be hiking Wesleyan Arboretum. We will meet in the parking area by the tennis courts. Enter the campus through entrance #5 off of Tucker Road. Take the road to the back of campus past the lake and Mathews Athletic Center and tennis courts will be on your left.

We will be doing 2 miles. The trail is moderate due to a couple of short but steep hills and the trail has rocks, tree roots, and bridges. If needed, this trail can be done with a cane or trekking poles.

What to bring:

Water - always bring more than you think you'll need

Closed-toe shoes - tennis shoes work just fine

Moisture wicking clothing, layers if it is cooler - workout clothing works well

Tick preventative - I always have spray to share

Sunscreen if needed

Journal, if you like

Pack to carry it all - this doesn't have to be anything fancy, it just gets annoying to carry a water bottle through the whole hike. Plus, how else will you carry your snacks?

There are restrooms located at the Athletic Center. If you have the need of one while hiking, you'll have to find a tree. We practice Leave No Trace, which means we pack out anything we pack in, including toilet paper. I always have wipes, dog poop bags, and hand sanitizer for these moments. Another good reason to bring a pack.

This link will take you to a liability waiver - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c28dKFe1wYnQWW9p9ZnOMqANLA13OFs-kPaV3GmrNCg/edit?usp=sharing By signing up, you agree to the waiver.

Since this is a healing hike, we sometimes discuss heavy topics. If you would like to make us aware of any triggers or traumas, please do so at the beginning of the hike.

Afterwards, I typically find a local place to grab some lunch or a coffee. Village Coffee, a cute little coffee shop with breakfast items and pastries, is a short drive away. Hikers are always welcome to join me.