HIKEFit

Get fitter, feel healthier and be happier as you walk in natures wonderland

Details On The Next 16 Hikes

Introduction to HIKEFit

Welcome to our HIKEFit Program. We hike every day of the week. Our hikes range from Standard (easier), Moderate, to Advanced. Our hikes are between 2-3hours and occur all around Sydney,

 

We are now offering a Fitness for Hiking program to especially for those who are concerned about the 2 hour program .  More details Here 

Upcoming Hikes

HIKEFit_EXpress- Summit Sessions
with Hikecoach NICOLA

60mins Hike +Fitness Session

Each Wednesday 6:30am

Middlecove

Sculpture Bushlands
Wollstonecraft

Monday 26th October 7am
Starting Address: End of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft
Standard

Tall Tree Dreaming
Lindfield

Tuesday 27th October 7.15am
Starting Address: 26 Slade Avenue Lindfield
Standard to Moderate

Road to Nowhere
Belrose

Saturday 31st October 7am
Starting Address: 625 Morgan road, Belrose
Moderate

Historic Heights
Georges Heights

Sunday 1st November 7.30 am
Starting Address: Commonwealth Ave Carpark off Suakin Drive, Georges Heights
Standard

Squatters Cottages
Clontarf

Monday 2nd November 7am
Starting Address: Beach End of Holmes Avenue, Clontarf
Standard to Moderate

Magical Valley
Forestville

Tuesday 3rd November 7:15 am
Starting Address: 72 Ferguson Road, Forestville
Moderate

Chasing Waterfalls
Mt Kuring-Gai

Saturday 7th November 7am
Starting Address: 8end of Harwood Ave, Mt Kuringgai
Advanced

Sculpture Bushlands
Wollstonecraft

Sunday 8th November 7.30am
Starting Address: End of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft
Standard to Moderate

Heritage Views
RoseBay

Monday 9th November 7am
Starting Address: Rose Bay Wharf
Moderate

Chinamans Views
Mosman

Tuesday 13th October7:15 am
Starting Address: Rosherville Reserve, 5 McLean Cres, Mosman
Moderate to Advanced

Yanko Trail
Killara

Saturday 14th November 7am
Starting Address: End of Corner of Terrace and Blaxland Road, Killara
Moderate

North Harbour Trail
Balgowlah

Sunday 15th November 7.30 am
Starting Address: North Harbour Reserve off Condamine St Balgowlah
Moderate

Prim and Proper
Cremorne

Monday 16th November 7am
Starting Address: Primrose park tennis courts, (Matora Lane) Carpark Cremorne
Standard to Moderate

Historic Heights
Georges Heights

Tuesday 17th November 7:15 am
Starting Address: Commonwealth Ave Carpark off Suakin Drive, Georges Heights

Moderate

Crossing Galston
Hornsby Heights

Saturday 21st November 7am
Starting Address: Somerville Rd, Hornsby Heights
Advanced

Waterpond Valley
Turramurra

Sunday 22nd November 7.30am
Starting Address: 1 Glendale Road, Turramurra
Standard

Hiking Gear

Listen to this video if you are looking at new hiking gear. I cover what to look for when considering a Backpack, Hiking Shoes/Boots, Poles, Hiking Clothes, Water Bladder, Gortex Jackets, plus other essentials you should carry with you .

If you are interested in preparing for an up and coming TREK or just love getting out in nature, join our HIKEFit Program. Join like-minded adventurers and get fit in the beauty of nature, by completing BUSH HIKES in our wonderful Sydney National Parks, an added benefit is you will improve your mental health at the same time.

I recommend anyone who enjoys being outdoors, who wants to maintain or increase their fitness levels should join our HIKEFit Program. Age is no barrier, infact the average age of the Hikers is 52. It is all about getting you Fit in Nature.

Each Hike is slightly different in terms of KM hiked, ascent or descent, gradients of the hills. Each designed to challenge you and your fitness, however, NOT in a bootcamp sort of way. We walk fast on the flat and at your own pace up hills.

If you are about to go on the Trek of a lifetime, are you physically and mentally prepared? Sonia has climbed and trekked many mountains throughout the world and has the experience to train you correctly for the challenge ahead. These hikes are a great way to begin your training journey.

HIKEFit Sessions are now operating every day. We allow 2-3 hours for each Hike. To find out more about each of our weekly hikes click here.

HIKEFit is all about getting you Fit in Nature. We walk fast on the flat and at your own pace up hills. This is a two + hour exercise program, which is far more enjoyable than hitting the treadmill at the gym.

All hike leaders are qualified fitness trainers, with wilderness or standard first aid certification, our aim is to help you get fit, be happy and healthy in nature.

It is essential you wear appropriate Walking Gear with stable shoes. Include in your backpack essentials like sunhat, sunblock, sunglasses, wet weather gear, torch, bug spray and bring plenty of water (1.5Litres) and a snack. I encourage members to have breakfast or lunch beforehand, so your body has enough fuel to handle the hike.

If you want to see if you are fit enough to join me on one of my HIKEFit programs, then come for a complimentary beginner’s hike. These are generally held in Willoughby, it should only take one-hour and you can pick-up a coffee at the local cafe afterwards. Following this I can give you an assessment of how you will go on our Hikes in Sydney’s National Parks.

We often put a LEVEL on our hikes .. what do levels mean?

All hikes are graded .. level 1-10 (or more !!)
1 being easy, 10 is hard .. sometimes we have level 15+ or super hard !

How we rate the hikes is based on several variants, including track undulation, hills, boulders and distance.

Level 1-5: Standard – 1 level of difficulty per hike
Level 6-8: Moderate – 2 levels of difficulty per hike
Level 9+ : Advanced – 3+ levels of difficulty per hike

Information regarding training and exercise on this site is of a general nature. You should always consult your physician or other healthcare provider before changing your diet or starting an exercise program. Please consult your physician before undertaking any exercise, and or training plans.

If you are pregnant, nursing, diabetic, on medication, have a medical condition, or are beginning a weight control program, consult your physician before starting to exercise/train or making any dietary changes.

If you want to see if you are fit enough to join me on one of my HIKEFit programs, then come for a complimentary beginners hike. These are generally held in Willoughby, it should only take one-hour max and you can pick up a coffee at the local cafe afterwards. Following this I can give you an assessment of how you will go on our Hikes in Sydney’s National Parks