Hike and Bike the Ville

Approx. 1 hour forty five minutes long

Meet across the street from Cherokee Golf Course Club House.
2526 Alexander Rd.

Plenty of parking on street. Can park in golf course parking lot as well.

The hike will begin approx. 5 minutes after the listed start time.

Cherokee Park trails are wonderful. We are so fortunate to have access to these urban trails.

There are several hills on this hike that can be challenging.

There are exposed roots and rocks to be aware of.

When trails are too wet, we hike on the paved loop two times, approx. 4.5 miles. Takes approx. 1 1/2 hours.

Beginner hikers are encouraged to attend, although we do keep a moderate pace. If you cannot keep up with a moderate pace, this hike is not for you.

Mountain bikers use the same trails and should yield to hikers.

Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.

The hike is a good way to enjoy the outdoors, hang out with other people who enjoy hiking, and possibly learn a few new things about nature, exercise, etc. along the way.

Please join us on this adventure.

Do not use the map dot. Meet at the JMF Welcome Center on Mitchell Hill Rd. The overflow parking is now open so we are back to the old routine.

This scenic hike through the woods happens every Sunday. It is a 4-mile moderately paced hike (easy if you are used to hills. Strenuous if you are not) with several stops along the way. One-stop includes views from the scenic Jefferson Memorial Forest Conference Center outlook deck where you will see much of Jefferson County and Southern Indiana. It's a great way to enjoy nature, like-minded people, and a little exercise along the way.

There are two large hills.

Well behaved pets are welcome.

For anyone interested in a faster pace workout hike, a --separate-- hike after this one if you are looking for a more strenuous pace. Details for that event here... https://4142298.xyz/HikeTheVille/events/calendar/

RSVPs close at 9 PM the day before the event.

Meet behind the JMF Welcome Center at the picnic tables. The hike will start 5 minutes after the listed start time. This is a 4.5-mile strenuous pace hike that recurs every Sunday. This is a workout hike with lots of hills and no stops along the way. If you are looking for something to go from good shape to better shape then this is the hike for you. It's not trail running but it includes 2000 feet of elevation change over 90 minutes so it is a tough workout even if you are in decent shape. We will regroup about a half-mile in. Anyone who falls behind by that point will have the choice to turn around or continue on their own. I will stick with anyone who makes it to the Purple Heart trail connector at the group pace. There are 3 points along the trail where you can take a shortcut back to the Welcome Center if you wish. We encourage people who are looking for a good way to improve their fitness to try this hike and take the shortcuts as needed. Over time you will build up the endurance needed to finish the hike. It's great to see people improve over time until they can complete this hike with the group. For anyone interested in a much slower paced hike, a --separate-- event before this event. Details for that event here... https://4142298.xyz/HikeTheVille/events/calendar/

Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes long
Thursdays 6 pm
Meet across the street from Cherokee Golf Course Club House.
2526 Alexander Rd.
Plenty of parking on street.
Can park in golf course parking lot as well.
The hike will begin approx. 5 minutes after the listed start time.

Please bring headlamp/flash light for illumination and safety when hiking on trails in the dark. If you forget, I have loaners for the hike.

Cherokee Park trails are wonderful. We are so fortunate to have access to these trails.

There are several hills on this hike that can be challenging.

There are exposed roots and rocks to be aware of.

Beginner hikers are encouraged to attend, although we do keep a moderate pace.
If you cannot keep up with a moderate pace, this hike is not for you.

Mountain bikers use the same trails and should yield to hikers.

Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.

The hike is a good way to enjoy the outdoors mid-week, hang out with other people who enjoy hiking, and possibly learn a few new things about nature, exercise, etc. along the way.

Please join us on this adventure.