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
Road to Nowhere
Belrose
Saturday 25th April 6.45 am
Starting Address: 25 Morgan road, Belrose
Moderate
Historic Heights
Georges Heights
Sunday 26th April 7am
Starting Address: Commonwealth Ave Carpark off Suakin Drive, Georges Heights
Moderate
Boronia Waters
Hunters Hill
Monday 27th April 7am
Starting Address:
End of Boronia Ave, Hunters Hill NSW
Standard
Middle Cove Mangroves
Middle Cove
Tuesday 28th April 7:15 am
Starting Address: 41 Rembrandt Dr, Middle Cove
Moderate
Crosslands
Berowra
Saturday 2nd May 6.45am
Starting Address: 1 Crowley Rd, Berowra
Moderate to Advance
Balmoral Surprise
Balmoral
Sunday 5th April 7am
Starting Address: Balmoral Oval, recommend parking Plunkett Road, Mosman
Moderate
Chatswood Charms
Chatswood
Monday 4th May 7 am
Starting Address: 77 Dalrymple Ave Chatswood
Standard
Prim and Proper
Cremorne
Tuesday 5th May 7:15 am
Starting Address: Primrose park tennis courts, (Matora Lane) Carpark Cremorne
Moderate
DAY HIKE
Victoria Falls Blackheath
Saturday 9th May 8 am
Starting Address: Blackheath
Advanced
Kuringgai Wildflower Garden
St Ives
Sunday 10th May 7am
Starting Address: 19 Kitchener St St Ives
Moderate
Explosive Circuit
Castle Cove
Monday 11th May 7am
Starting Address: 254 Emerstan Drive, CastleCove
Standard
Sculpture Bushlands
Wollstonecraft
Tuesday 12th May 7:15 am
Starting Address: End of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft
Standard
Deep Creek Trails
Northern Beaches
Saturday 16th May 6.45 am
Starting Address: Deep Creek Reserve, North Narrabeen
Advanced
Lane Cove River Loop
Lanecove
Sunday 17th May 7 am
Starting Address: 4 River Ave, Chatswood West
Standard
Sculpture Bushlands
Wollstonecraft
Monday 18th May 7am
Starting Address: End of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft
Moderate
Return to Fairyland
Lanecove
Tuesday 19th May 7:15 am
Starting Address: 4 River Ave Chatswood West
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
