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.
Chinamans Views, Mosman
Monday 13th July 7am
Hike Coach : Nicola
On today's hike we will be going for a stretch out. We will set out towards Dobroyd Point. Subject to weather we will explore the old squatters cottages or do some sand walking. We might include a staircase or two.
This is the picturesque Sydney coastline and trails that we can use to build our hiking fitness and strength. We will cover between 9 to 10 kms.
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MODERATE
Boronia Waters, Hunters Hill
Tuesday 14th July 7:15 am
Hike Coach : Nicola
HIKEFit will meet at the end of Boronia Ave where we join the Great North Walk and walk towards the Lane Cove / Epping Bridge at the M2. The scenery on the walk is fantastic, so enjoy :)
This will be an out and back hike totalling close to 8km.
Most of this hike is flat, but I am sure your hike coach can find some challenges for you.
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MODERATE
Berowra to Cowan, Berowra Heights
Saturday 18th July 7am
HIKEFit Coach: Sonia
HIKEFit will meet at Clinton Rd, Berowra Heights
Many of the regulars have ventured to the Berowra Water Ferry and enjoyed a pleasant yet challenging hike. However, today we go further and walk to Cowan (or as close as we can ).
This means be prepared for serious steep hill climbs and allow 4 hours
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ADVANCED
French Cascades, Belrose
Sunday 19th July 7am
HIKEFit Coach: Sonia
HIKEFit will start from the end of Wanniti Road. We immediately head into the Garigal National park and walk down a fabulous bush trail till we reach a management trail.
I'd love to do some hills today, but the number will depend upon who registers. If you have poles you might like to bring them.
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MODERATE to ADVANCED
Berry Ball Bliss, Wollstonecraft
Monday 20th July 7am
Hikecoach : Nicola
Come and experience the harbour foreshore in beautiful bush that has survived what was once an industrial centre of the harbour as we traverse Waverton and Greenwich with some hilly challenges and a little rock walking to improve balance.
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MODERATE
Manly Dam Circuit, Frenchs Forest
Tuesday 21st July 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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MODERATE
Castlecrag Menagerie PLUS, Castlecrag
Saturday 25th July 7 am
HIKEFit Coach: Nicola
This wonderful hike takes place around the waters of Castlecrag. We will meet at the Castlecrag shops in Edinburgh nowhere and walk up and down around the water and through magnificent natural forests.
As we start to head back to the car, I tempt you with this challenging 300+ steps hidden water edge. NOT to be missed !!
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MODERATE to ADVANCED
Lane Cove Caves, Lane Cove
Sunday 26th July 7am
HIKECOACH : Bill
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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MODERATE
Harbour Wonders, Lavender Bay
Monday 28th July 7am
Hike Coach : Sonia
Starting from Lavender Bay we will explore the harbour front. Lavender Park has some tough stairs and ramps that we might use but 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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MODERATE
Balmoral Steps, Balmoral
Tuesday 29th July 7:15 am
Hike Coach : Sonia
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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MODERATE
Timbergetters and MORE, Seaforth
Saturday 1st August 7am
HIKEFit Coach: Sonia
Starting at Seaforth Oval, we descend the mighty Timbergetters steps down to the Water, here we take the bare creek track to the bluff.. depending upon your hike coach, there are several different ways to get back to your cars.. so be ready for anything.
This hike is all within the Garigal National Park. Poles are recommended.
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ADVANCED
Squatters Cottages, Clontarf
Sunday 2nd August 7am
HIKEFit Coach: Bill
On today’s HIKE we will explore the Manly coastal walk, but form a new angle. We will start in Dobroyd Point and find our way through bushland to these amazing Squatters Cottages.
For the adventurous if the tide is out, we might try and venture down the rocks, while others explore the cottages.
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MODERATE
Balmoral Steps, Balmoral
Monday 3rd August 7am
HIKEFit Coach: Mark
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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STANDARD
Magical Valley, Forestville
Saturday 8th August 7am
HIKEFit Coach: Nicola
Today, we descend into Garigal National Park and follow Carrol Creek until we join the Governor Phillip Track. We then tread through lovely open forest on a gently undulating trail until we reach our mountain.
Our challenges today are to watch our feet along the river crossings and to ascend the steep hills that bookend today’s walk. This piece of bush land is my personal favourite as I have seen turtles, wallabies, various birds including a powerful owl while doing this walk.
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MODERATE
Warrimoo Track, St Ives Chase
Sunday 9th August 7am
Hike Coach : Mark
HIKEFit will meet at the car park at the beginning of the national park, at the very end of Warrimoo Ave, St Ives Chase. We will hike along this trail for several KM until we come to a steep descend that takes us to lookout over Cowan Creek.
We use our balance skills and head down to the creek for our half way break. Of course, to get back to the cars, we need to traverse back up the bush trail and the steep management trail. This is a great trail to test our speed on the flat and our hearts on the hills.
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STANDARD to MODERATE
Squatters Cottages, Clontarf
Tuesday 11th August 7:15 am
Hike Coach : Nicola
In today’s Hike, we will explore the Manly coastal walk, but from a different angle. We will start in Clontarf with a steep set of stairs, pop into Castle rock beach and then pass through, what I think, is the best part of the Manly walk.
Then find our way through bushland to these amazing Squatters Cottages. For the adventurous, if the tide is out, we might try and venture down the rocks while others explore the cottages.
Depending upon time and availability, we may visit the Grotto Lighthouse and find Washway beach and cliffs.
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MODERATE