Hike & Chill at Walnut Creek Wetlands

Check out our last hike!

Let’s keep 2025's amazing momentum going strong together—with fresh air, scenic views, and a 3-mile stroll perfect for resetting, connecting, and crushing your goals. 💪🏾✨

Hike Details

📅 Date: September 20, 2025

🕒 Time: 9:30 AM Arrive & Network | 9:45 AM Stretch | 10:00 AM Hike

📍 Location: Walnut Creek Wetlands

🅿️ Free parking onsite (arrive early — spots fill fast!)

🥾 Trail Info: 3 miles round trip, easy terrain (paved + natural surfaces)

Scenery:

• Beautiful Wetlands Scenery: Lush greenery, calm water bodies, and native plants thriving in this urban ecosystem
• Diverse Wildlife: Birds, turtles, and other local wildlife that make the wetlands their home
• Photogenic Spots: Scenic overlooks and natural trails perfect for snapping photos or just soaking in nature’s beauty

🛑 Kid-Free Zone: adults only for this one!

📸 Bring your camera or charged phone for amazing photo ops

What to Bring

• Light lunch
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Optional hiking stick
• Layered clothing
• Bug spray

Bonus!

👕 Merch Drop: Grab your Let’s Get Social Raleigh tees at the hike!

$25 for unisex & women’s fit tees

$15 for cropped & cammie tees

Chill & Connect: 😎 Chill afterward with brunch at a local spot! (TBD)

Why This Hike Matters

Our Hike & Chill caught the attention of the City of Raleigh and Partners for Environmental Justice (PEJ) and we are pleased to announce that we are teaming up to co-host to this special Hike & Chill! Together, we’ll explore the connection between nature therapy, wellness, and environmental justice, while highlighting why Southeast Raleigh’s Walnut Creek Wetlands are so vital to our health, culture, and community.

These wetlands reduce flooding, improve water quality, protect wildlife, and offer a peaceful refuge for connection.

This partnership reflects our shared commitment to environmental equity and healing through nature and this hike is a rare opportunity to see how caring for our environment also cares for us.

• Pro Tip: Plan ahead and arrive early ( for the best parking)— spaces fill up fast on the weekends! 🚗💨
• Carpooling is highly encouraged and recommended!
• As always, our experiences are open to all hiking levels and focus on creating community, enjoying nature therapy, and exploring local parks and greenways.
• We are moving our events to www.letsgetsocialraleigh.com! We currently have a full list of our hikes and other events throughout the year on our website!

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