Walk Off the Turkey with Venture Outdoors
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Cedar Creek Walk
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Sparkle Season Lights Hike
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Urban Fitness Hike
Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season with days filled with famiy, friends, and a lot of food! Walk off that turkey and get ahead of the holiday baked goods with these fun (and fit!) activities, brought to you by our partner, Venture Outdoors.
Cedar Creek Walk
Sunday, November 26, 1:00-3:00 PM
Cedar Creek Park is the perfect fall destination. Located along the Youghiogheny River in Westmoreland County, the park trails follow Cedar Creek and include two suspension bridges. Join Venture Outdoors on a 2 to 3 mile hike.
Where: Cedar Creek Park
Program Cost: $12.00 (Venture Outdoors Members Pay: $8.00)
Sparkle Season Lights Hike
Monday, December 4, 6:00–9:00 PM
On this 7+ mile hike, Venture Outdoors will visit the main light exhibits of Downtown Pittsburgh; and then hike up Sycamore Street to the top of Mount Washington for a panoramic view of the city. This fast-paced hike covers a relatively large area in a short period of time. It's the perfect way to experience the holiday season!
Where: Downtown Pittsburgh
Program Cost: $18.00 (Venture Outdoors Members Pay: $12.00)
Urban Fitness Hikes
Thursday, December 7, 6:00–9:30 PM on the North Side
Thursday, December 15, 6:30–8:30 PM Downtown
Exercise doesn't have to be dull! This winter, come outside and play as we hike Pittsburgh's rugged terrain. We'll warm up quickly, climbing steep hills and impossibly high stairways with incredible views of the city from unusual vantages. This series of nine challenging 5 to 6-mile weeknight hikes will move at a fast pace - we'll work up a sweat! We'll stop occasionally to discuss local landmarks.
Where: North Side or Downtown
Program Cost: $12.00 (Venture Outdoors Members Pay: $8.00)
Friday Night Lights Hike
Friday, December 15, 2017, 6:30-8:30 PM
Join Venture Outdoors for a 2-hour hike offering different vantage points of our City's spectacular skyline. On this hike, you’ll take in the city-scape while hiking at a moderate pace along sidewalks, up staircases and over bridges.
Where: Downtown Pittsburgh
Program Cost: $12.00 (Venture Outdoors Members Pay: $8.00)