NATURAL TRIAD OUTDOORS T
his month’s Natural Triad Outdoors article is about hiking in the Triad and will cover subjects like: What is hik-
ing? Why do humans seem driven to hike? Where would one hike in the Triad? Where do these trails come from? What impact do trails and natural spaces have on our com- munities and our economy? Why should one hike at all? And most importantly, how does one get started on this worthwhile endeavor? Let’s begin with the definition of hiking and a little history on the subject. According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the word “hike” means to take a long walk especially for pleasure or exercise. Some synonyms for the word hike are: amble, perambulate, ramble, stroll, tromp, tramp, roam, rove, wander, traipse, trek, walk. For this article we are discussing hiking—not backpacking, which entails carrying every- thing you need on your back to spend the night out in the woods. Hiking involves placing one foot in front of the other, over and over again, most often on a footpath in the woods or countryside as opposed to an urban setting on man-made materials de- scribed as walking. Which brings us to why many humans have a drive to hike? Hiking for pleasure emerged in the 1800’s; before that time, walking was viewed as a sign of poverty or vagrancy. As our daily lives brought us more and more indoors for work, being outdoors to “take a walk” or hike started to be an “activity” more than just part of everyday life.
Why do humans hike? 1. Hiking can be fun when you know your limits
2. Hiking does not mean you have to top a mountain or hike high mileage
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3. Hiking helps us enjoy nature while per- forming physical activity
4. Hiking allows us to spend quality time with friends and family
5. Hiking makes us feel good
6. Hiking is simple. Besides a few basic items, hiking is relatively simple compared to other outdoor pursuits and can be pur- sued all year ‘round
Where do we hike in the Triad? So where would one hike and more
specifically, where does one hike in the Triad and where do the trails to hike come from? Thankfully our area has a plethora of hiking trails and opportunities available to us. This article cannot contain ALL the avail- able hiking trails and offerings but will list a few newer trails and resources you can contact online to get maps and more infor- mation. Are you ready? Here goes:
Hiking the Triad
1. American Hiking Society: “the national voice for hikers” This is a great beginning place
2. Greensboro Parks and Recreation, High Point Parks and Rec, Winston Salem Parks and Rec and surrounding towns, area city parks and recreational departments. Our tax dollars help build and maintain many
thousands of miles of trails and they are for all of us to utilize
3. Piedmont Land Conservancy - this organization is based in Greensboro, but expands into the Triad and beyond, and they lead monthly family friendly and beginner hikes for free
4. Dan River Basin Association (“DRBA”)also conserves land to
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