The Indianapolis Hiking Club

10/12/2026

October 12, 2026. Crown Hill Cemetery led by Ed Wright and Rick Wortman with photos by Phil C***s

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

10/10/26, Mammoth March Pennsylvania, Leader: Theresa Ray, Photographers: Delaram Moghaddam, Theresa Ray, Jan Adams, Janet Stoffel

* We tackled 20 miles and all finished in 8 hours! Those hills were absolutely no joke and challenged us every step of the way, but everyone dug deep and showed what we're made of. Ending the day together at Over The Bar restaurant was the absolute perfect reward for all those miles. Here’s to the next big adventure!

10/11/2026

10/10/26, The Big BO 50K, 25K, 10K & 5K Hike, Leader: Therese Cokain, Photographer: Rosie Endres

10/09/2026

10/8/26, Get Back Into Hiking Hike, Leader: Karen LeClerc, Photographers: Sally Sandman and Karen LeClerc

10/09/2026

* Southwestway Park Construction Update

The new playground and restroom facility are still under construction. The latest official Indy Parks update lists anticipated completion for late 2026.

New features include:

* New Playground: Replacement of the old playground equipment with modern features, including integrated adult fitness equipment.

* Comfort Station: Addition of a new container-style restroom facility connecting to a new septic field.

* Site & Accessibility Upgrades:
• Poured-in-place (PIP) safety surfacing
• A new 8-foot-wide trail
• Prefabricated metal shelter and new site
furnishings
• Parking lot improvements and expansion (though the eastern parking lot connecting to park trails has experienced temporary closures during construction

* Playground: Construction began in March 2026. The playground near the trail entrance remains closed during construction.

* Comfort station: A new restroom facility is included in the improvements.

* Adult fitness: Outdoor fitness features are part of the original project plans.

Southwestway ParkSouthwestway Park is Indy Parks’ second largest park and includes an extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails, baseball and soccer fields, and a playground. The City requests $1.25 million for a comfort station and playground replacement to include adult fitness.Loca...

10/08/2026

10/7/26, THRIVE FOR LIFE HEALTH & WELLNESS SUNRISE HIKE, Leader & Photographer: Kelley Hale

Kelley Says, “Wednesday's walk offered a beautiful opportunity to enjoy the quiet of nature, peaceful wooded trails, and sunlight filtering through the trees.

Although this morning's walk was a solo outing, the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy healthy movement was just as meaningful.”

10/08/2026

10/2/26, THRIVE FOR LIFE HEALTH & WELLNESS SUNRISE HIKE, Leader & Photographer: Kelley Hale

Kelley says, “What a wonderful way to kick off our sunrise hike series. Grateful the weather cooperated with us!
We enjoyed time outdoors, great conversation about knowing our cardiovascular risk factors, and the opportunity to connect while walking the Nickel Plate Trail. We even enjoyed a nice brunch at Patachou!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this first hike!”

10/08/2026

10/5/26, THRIVE FOR LIFE HEALTH & WELLNESS SUNRISE HIKE, Leader: Kelley Hale, Photographer: Martha June

Kelley says, “What a beautiful morning to get outside and enjoy the scenery together in and around Geist Park!

On Monday we enjoyed peaceful water views, beautiful morning light, and the opportunity to connect while being active outdoors.

We even shared some homemade whole-food, plant-based blueberry muffins—a delicious little treat to accompany our morning together! 🫐

Thank you to everyone who joined us!