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Unity Soles Hiking SpiritGroup: A Journey for Body, Mind, and Soul

Leads: Steve Thompson and Laura Valoppi

Questions? Click on either name above to email the Team Leads!

Registration is required to consent to the liability waiver and release form. Please find the link below or by clicking here.

Upcoming Hike:

When: Saturday April 4 (day before Easter), meet under the covered picnic area for a 10 am start.  

What to bring: dress for the weather.  Boardwalk can be slippery when wet, so wear appropriate footwear. Binoculars nice but optional. Bring some water, a snack if desired.  Dogs allowed on leash. 

Where:  McClane Creek Nature Trail.  Park in the second parking lot at the end of the road.  5044 Delphi Road SW, Olympia WA. A DISCOVER PASS IS REQUIRED TO PARK. Carpooling encouraged.
 
What we will do: We will walk along the trails and boardwalks for about 1-1.5 miles, stopping and looking for birds in the wetlands.  This is an easy and slow walk through wetlands, forest, and beaver pond.

Optional lunch after:  For those that wish to, we will meet at Stone Creek Wood Fired Pizza at 11:30 am for lunch.  If you don’t wish to go on the hike, please join us for lunch.  4138 Harrison Avenue NW, Olympia. 

RSVP: Please register and let me know if you are attending the hike, the lunch, or both.  That way I know whether to expect you!

Please RSVP to Laura here.

Who we are:

Unity Soles Hiking SpiritGroup is a community of nature lovers who seek meaningful connection—physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually—through monthly hikes and outdoor gatherings. Whether walking the trail or sitting in the stillness, we honor the power of nature to restore, inspire, and unite.

Monthly Hikes Join us for a brisk, less-than-5-mile walk. Join our email list and check the website for upcoming hikes. 

Not a hiker? No problem! Feel free to come along even if you prefer not to hike. Bring a foldable chair, soak in the natural beauty, and enjoy the company. We simply ask that everyone use the buddy system—no one should be alone. 

Why We Hike

  • Physical: Boost your fitness and energy

  • Emotional: Gain clarity and peace in nature

  • Social: Build genuine connections

  • Spiritual: Feel connected to something greater

Come walk, sit, talk, and be inspired.

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