The Grace Church Hike Group is a sub-group of Parish Life & Involvement and provides an opportunity for the enjoyment of numerous outdoor events and activities. While our primary activity is hiking, you may also enjoy participation in camping, backpacking, water and paddling excursions, training in special outdoor activities such as overnight backpacking, touring outdoor historical sites, visiting festivals and conferences related to outdoor education.

Annual events such as the spring Outdoor Adventure Trip, the summer picnic at Vogel State Park, and the fall trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are group favorites. A calendar of planned events is available for distribution within the parish body annually.

We offer several events each year that do not require any hiking and are suitable for those who can't take part in our regular hikes. Many of our camping trips also offer nearby accommodations in cabins, lodges, motels, etc.

Please be sure to read the Participation Guidelines prior to hiking with the group!

The mission of the Hike Group is to appreciate, value, and respect the relationship of our outdoors with our faith for a positive impact in our lives.