Would you like to get Fit through Hiking?
All our HIKEFit Coaches are qualified Fitness Trainer and with Wilderness First Aid training and certificate. We take people out each week Hiking through Sydney's National Parks , Reserves and Famous locations to keep fit, happy and healthy.
This is about getting FIT in Nature,
Another benefit of exercising in nature, is you are hiking with other like-minded individuals, what a great way to meet you people and learn new things, all while getting fit, there are wonderful mental health benefits as well as the Physical.
Lane Cove River Loop, Lanecove
Saturday 27th September 7 am
HIKEFit Coach: Sonia
We are doing the full loop of the Lane Cove River. In total 11.5KM, although, I think this is a flat hike, Strava and hikers have told it has plenty of undulation; so don't take this as an easy walk, when we hike it will challenge you.
Allow around 3 hours for the Hike and stretching.
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Week 5 Sunday HIKING PROGRAM
Cremorne City Vistas, Mosman
28th September 7:30 am
HIKEFit Coach: Sonia
We meet at Mosman Wharf and take the walking track to Sydney. We drop into the newly opened HMAS Platypus sub base with great views and stairs then head onto Kirribilli and over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, walking to Mrs Macquarie Chair.
A quick coffee at the Quay before catching the ferry back to Mosman.
Pack your Opal / Credit card
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Manly Dam Circuit, Seaforth
Tuesday 30th September 7:15 am
Hike Coach : Sonia
We traverse down to the Dam, cross a bridge and await hiking surprises including the Mermaid Pools. Depending upon the day, your Hike Coach will find an interesting and challenging path for you back to the cars.
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Lane Cove Caves, Lane Cove
Tuesday 7th October 7:30 am
HIKEFit Coach: Mark
HIKEFit will meet on Lady Game Drive and head into the Lane Cove National Park and walk a management trail until we reach a fabulous bush trail. The aim is to reach the Water Pond 4km in. We will stop for a snack and then return via the same path. In total approx.
8km walk with 200m ascent and 250m descent.
Allow around 2.5 hours for the hike and stretching.
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WEEK 6 Sunday HIKING PROGRAM
Lane Cove Caves, Lane Cove
12th October 7:30 am
HIKEFit Coach: Sonia
HIKEFit will meet on Lady Game Drive and head into the Lane Cove National Park and walk a management trail until we reach a fabulous bush trail. The aim is to reach the Water Pond 4km in. We will stop for a snack and then return via the same path. In total approx.
8km walk with 200m ascent and 250m descent.
Allow around 2.5 hours for the hike and stretching.
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Tall Tree Dreaming, Lindfield
Monday 13th October 7:00 am
HIKEFit Coach: Nicola
Starting at 26 Slade Avenue Lindfield, we begin with a descent into a beautiful coachwood forest along trails built in the depression era.
We emerge onto the Two Creeks Trail and find our way to the river where we cross on stepping stones before exploring the bush of East Killara. We return by the same route, tuning around when we need to get back within 2 hours.
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Balmoral Surprise, Balmoral
Tuesday 14th October 7:15 am
Hike Coach : Nicola
Your Hikecoach will lead you on a challenging hike around Balmoral, which will include plenty of steps and plenty of distance to keep you entertained.
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Manly Dam Circuit, Seaforth
Saturday 18th October 7 am
HIKEFit Coach: Sonia
We traverse down to the Dam, cross a bridge and await hiking surprises including the Mermaid Pools. Depending upon the day, your Hike Coach will find an interesting and challenging path for you back to the cars.
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Week 7 Sunday HIKING PROGRAM
Historic Heights, Georges Heights
19th October 7:30 am
Hike Coach : Sonia
This session will take us around historic Middle Head. With views of North and South Heads, the panoramic view extends to the Eastern Suburbs, Middle Harbour and Manly.
There are many bush track options for finding hidden caves and beautiful beaches. A combination of distance and hills to keep the heart beat racing.
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Chatswood Charms, Chatswood
Monday 20th October 7:00 am
Hike Coach : Nicola
Who would believe there is a fabulous bush walk in Chatswood? That's why it is called Chatswood Charms, a delightful hike in the bushy area of Chatswood West. We find creeks, waterfalls, fabulous birdlife and lots of steps. It is easy to take a wrong turn.
I hear many stories of people losing their way, so ensure you keep up with the leader, or you will need to get an Uber back to the car!
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Harbour Wonders, Lavender Bay
Tuesday 21st October 7:15 am
HIKEFit Coach: Nicola
Starting from Lavender Bay we will explore the harbour front. Lavender Park has some tough stairs and ramps that we might use. However, there is also access to the foreshore trails and the Harbour Bridge which we can hike over to explore Barangaroo or the Botanical Gardens.
Hikes starting from here will be somewhat urban, but this is great for a change. Every walk from here will be a little different. Sometimes we will go for distance and pace it out over the bridge to explore Barangaroo or the Botanical Gardens.
At other times we will do lots of secret trails and stairs while exploring the areas around Millers Point and Sawmillers Reserve which are close to Lavender Bay.
Allow 2 hours for the hike. Distance will vary from 7.5 to about 9 km depending on the route selected by your coach.
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Perimeter Gully, Terry Hills
Saturday 25th October 7 am
HIKEFit Coach: Sonia
Today we will explore the Kuringgai Chase National Park towards Smith Creek. We Take a management trail for a short while, quite deceiving, as we descend 200 m to the Valley Floor.
Once there, we explore Smith Creek then merge our way through an amazing forest floor and over a balance beam until we find this amazing hill climb. It’s such a good training hill, we have to do it!
You can stop at the halfway or continue through to McCarrs Road. We return down the same path, cross a creek (which is often high) then scramble back up another hill towards our cars!
This is a Challenging yet FUN hike !!
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Week 8 Sunday HIKING PROGRAM
Ormonde Steps, Roseville
Sunday 26th October 7:30 am
HIKEFit Coach: Sonia
Today is a nice east FAST walk around the waters of Roseville, starting in a dead end street, we find our first set of steps. We are going to head out to the Roseville Marina, depending upon our group, we may go all the way (adding another 3KM on) or we just stop under the bridge and turn around.
As we head past our entry point, we continue on this magical trail till we find what we call Wellington Steps, yes, 250 steps all the way up to Wellington Road. After looking out over the view of where we have just walked we will head back to the cars via the same path.
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Balmoral Steps, Balmoral
Monday 27th October 7:00 am
Hike Coach : Nicola
Your Hikecoach will lead you on a challenging hike around Balmoral, which will include plenty of steps and plenty of distance to keep you entertained.
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Prim and Proper, Cremorne
Tuesday 28th October 7:15 am
Hike Coach : Nicola
Explore beautiful hills and reserves close to the city while enjoying invigorating hike training. You will be surprised how much distance we can find to train on in these lovely parks.
Distance about 8 km. Close to cafés for a cuppa after the session. We will be covering about 8.5 km.
Starting from Park Matora Lane Carpark Cremorne
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