Come and join me exploring the Darebin Parklands, as we stroll along the river trail. This trail is mainly flat with a few undulations and is pavement or well-formed dirt path all the way through. This walk starts and ends at Alphington Train Station for those who are joining by public transport. As we are still yet to hit peak summer-evening light, bring a torch or headlamp just in case you need it.
Escaping Your Comfort Zone is Body Positive Adventures for women and non-binary crew. The outdoors don't care about your size, your speed or your fitness, and neither do we! 100% body positive, no focus on weightloss. Just having fun in the outdoors, cause we can!
This is 100% achievable for anyone without mobility issues, and we will take is slowly, with plenty of breather stops.
Hike Leader: Jess - I'll be driving a black Kia Cerato, and I'll meet you in the carpark on the Wingrove St side of Alphington Train Station
Important COVID Information -
- Due to Victorian government health directives on community sport and recreation, all participants must be fully vaccinated, or have a valid exemption,
- All participants are required carry a mask
- Carpooling is accepted, but please be respectful of other passengers,. Mask may be required where requested by the driver
- Please review the latest COVID information that applies to this hike
Hike Rating: Slow & Steady (refer to Hike Ratings for details)
- This hike is on wide, well-formed, marked trails, mostly flat, with some undulations.
- The trails may be compacted gravel, sand or dirt, with some stairs, short hills, or small obstacles.
- We will walk for 1.5-2hrs in total, with tons of drink and breather stops.
- This hike is beginner friendly, for those without specific mobility concerns, and always paced at the slowest in the group, to ensure no one is left behind.
If you are wondering if you're fit enough for this hike, the answer is YES! We all need to start somewhere and this is a great place to start - this is an excellent hike for beginners. Please contact me if you have any specific questions or concerns!
Kids: This walk is not suitable for kids/suitable for kids if they are able to walk at slow adult pace for xxhrs (or in a pram) with little complaint..
Dogs: Dogs are welcome if kept on a short lead, and all poop is picked up
Accessibility: This hike is not suitable for wheelchairs
What to bring
- Head torch
- Properly fitting mask
- Hand sanitiser
- Water - at least 600ml. More if its hot.
- Wear comfortable exercise clothing, and layers are great as you can add and remove as you get hot or cold. Any comfortable shoes with laces will be fine.
- Bring a light, waterproof raincoat if you have one and rain is forecast.
- First aid kit, including any medications you might need, such as asthma puffers and antihistamines. Your health is your responsibility. Please alert the leader to the location of your medication (if you are carrying any).
- Emergency Contact/Medical Details form Please print out and fill in a copy of this form before your attend any EYCZ event, and leave it in your pack. If you can't access a printer, please simply write the details on a plain piece of paper, and put it in a ziplock bag in the top of your pack. Any medications you are carrying should be stored in the same section of your pack.
Other key information:
- For safety reasons, we ask all participants to reverse park where possible, for easy exit in case of an emergency (and easy access in the event of a flat battery)
- There are toilets mid-way through this walk. Please let the leader know if you require frequent toilet stops and they will plan the walk accordingly
I look forward to seeing you join us!
Cheers
Jess