WWE NC x #wehiketoheal at Umstead State Park (Raleigh)- Sal's Branch Trail

Join WWE: NC in collaboration with #wehiketoheal to hike Sal’s Branch trail in Umstead State Park (Raleigh) while incorporating mindfulness and connection! This trail is a 2.8 mile loop (located on the northeastern side of the park) on natural surfaces with an elevation gain of 190 feet. The trail offers a gentle stroll through pines and hardwoods, with several drainage streams near Big Lake.

This event is for women ages 18+ only. Men and children are not permitted to attend.

There will be incorporation of #wehiketoheal mindfulness activities (pausing for journaling, reflection, and self-led meditation) and time to journal and reflect together at the end of hike. Please see below for more information about #wehiketoheal.

The mission of #wehiketoheal is simple – to encourage women all over the world to tap into the healing and empowering influences within ourselves, our communities and the Great Outdoors.

#wehiketoheal stands for Women Everywhere Hike(ing) to Heal – but it is also a play on words – “WE” also standing for we, as in humankind everywhere. Many people hike to help manage anxiety, depression, stress, grief, sadness, confusion, oppression, or perhaps for more connectedness, for fitness, or just to feel alive. Everyone’s reason is very personal and at the end of the day – we just want to make space for folks to enjoy mother nature and feel at one with themselves. It’s important to note that “healing” doesn’t imply that we are broken; it simply implies that there are many different streams to our wholeness.

For more information, check out the their home page and their #wehiketoheal page. You can sign up to participate all month long and to log your mindful minutes.

#wehiketoheal 2026 Info

Address: 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC 27617. Please use the Crabtree Creek Access

Google Maps- https://maps.app.goo.gl/XBzVGAw6ua8bK4Cr7

We will meet at the Visitor’s Center, which is accessed from Glenwood Avenue on Umstead Parkway. There is free, on-site parking and a bathroom at the visitor’s center.

Map of Umstead State Park- https://www.ncparks.gov/maps/william-b-umstead-state-park-map/open

Alltrails Map of Sal’s Branch Trail- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/sals-branch-trail

Please note responding as “Going” to this event on Facebook does not reserve a spot; you must register on Eventbrite in order to attend this event.

If you are registering for one of our group events, we ask that you are 100% committed to attending when you register. If you reserve a spot and are unable to attend, please cancel as soon as possible on Eventbrite and/or contact ambassador Danielle.

** PLEASE NOTE: Ambassadors are not wilderness first aid certified and are not guides. This is a casual get together for shared outdoor enthusiasts. Safety is a top priority; please plan accordingly.**

Liability Waiver: Friendly reminder that it is required to sign the e-waiver before attending your first Women Who Explore event. Please sign on an annual basis.

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What to bring:

* water

* chair or blanket to sit on for journaling/nature meditating (optional)

* Pen and journal (optional)

* snacks (optional)

* appropriate clothing; bring layers, hat, sunglasses, rain coat, or any other items needed depending on the weather

* shoes with good traction (that can get dirty)

* bring a light backpack to put layers in as you shed them

* camera/extra charging unit

Questions or concerns? Please reach out to ambassador Danielle with any questions. Can't wait to see you on the trail!

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