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
Returning Sept 2nd

Middlecove

Balmoral Surprise
Balmoral

Monday 14th September 7am
Starting Address: Balmoral Oval, recommend parking Plunkett Road, Mosman
Moderate

Heritage Views
RoseBay

Tuesday 15th September7:15 am
Starting Address: Rose Bay Wharf
Moderate

DAY HIKE-Waratah to Porters Pass Day HIke
Blue Mountain

Saturday 19th September 8 am
Starting Address: Bakehouse on Wentworth
Advanced

Berry Ball Bliss
Wollstonecraft

Sunday 20th September 7.30am
Starting Address: End of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft
Standard

Chatswood Charms
Chatswood

Monday 21st September 7am
Starting Address: 77 Dalrymple Ave Chatswood
Standard

Sirius Steps
Mosman

Tuesday 22nd September 7:15 am
Starting Address: Top of Sirus Cove reserve Car park
Moderate

Manly Dam Circuit
Seaforth

Saturday 26th September 7am
Starting Address: 88 Kirkwood St, Seaforth
Moderate

Castlecrag Menagerie
Castlecrag

Sunday 27th September 7.30 am
Starting Address: 101 Edinburgh road, Castlecrag
Standard

Riverview Delights
Burns Bay Reserve

Monday 28th September 7am
Starting Address: Kooyong Rd Riverview
Standard

Sculpture Bushlands
Wollstonecraft

Tuesday 29th September 7.15am
Starting Address: End of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft
Standard to Moderate

Exploding Marina
Castlecove

Saturday 3rd October 7am
Starting Address: 6 Denawen Ave, Castle Cove
Advanced

Riverview Delights
Burns Bay Reserve

Monday 5th October 7am
Starting Address: Kooyong Rd Riverview
Standard to Moderate

Sculpture Bushlands
Wollstonecraft

Tuesday 6th October 7:15 am
Starting Address: End of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft
Moderate

Bungaroo Pipeline
St Ives

Saturday 10th October 7am
Starting Address: 79 Hunter Ave, St Ives
Moderate

Chatswood Charms
Chatswood

Sunday 11th October 7.30am
Starting Address: End of 77 Dalrymple Ave Chatswood
Standard to Moderate

Lane Cove Caves
Lanecove

Sunday 18th October 7.30 am
Starting Address: Lady Game Drive outside Namaroo Centre, Chatswood West
Standard to Moderate

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