Monthly Family Hikes with Nature Play Studio

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Let's go exploring!

Our Family Hikes are the first Monday AND the second Saturday of every month, 10:30-12:30. Our hikes are for families with children of all ages. Some hikes are not stroller friendly so a carrier for littles is recommended. 

Our Monday hikes are guided by Rachael and our Saturday hikes are guided by Suzanne. 

Be sure to let us know if you're coming. Update your rsvp on our FB event page. DM us on Facebook or Instagram. 

Things to Bring: 

  • small backpack 
  • water for the hike
  • extra water in your car for rehydrating post hike and the ride home 
  • nuts, bars, apples, oranges, or something to munch on during the hike that gives you energy
  • food or lunch in the car for after the hike
  • good sturdy shoes for hiking or creek exploring.
  • extra clothes and a towel in the car - just in case.
  • small first aid kit, bug spray, sunscreen, bag for collecting trash along the way

 * Always check for ticks after a hike. Stick to the trail when hiking. 

* We currently don't charge a fee for our monthly hikes. However, we do ask participating families to send a tax deductible donation to the Lake Claire Community Land Trust to show our gratitude for their beautiful space in the city. With each monthly hike, we ask families to send $5-10 (or any amount) to LCCLT Venmo or Paypal to LCCLT Paypal.  * Designate in the note that you're a Nature Play Studio family. Every little donation is appreciated. Tysm! 


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1st Mondays with Rachael, 10:30-12:30
These hikes will focus on how the trails change in each season, foraging, and wildlife observation. 

Jan 5: East Palisades Beach ($5 for parking)
Feb 2: * late start of 11:00 to allow warmer temp Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
March 2: Arabia Mountain Trail
April 6: East Palisades Beach ($5 for parking)
May 4: TBD
June 1: Arabia Mountain Trail
July 6: East Palisades Beach ($5 for parking)
August 3: TBD
September 7: Arabia Mountain Trail
October 5: East Palisades Beach ($5 for parking)
November 2: Arabia Mountain Trail
December: Woodlands Garden

2nd Saturdays with Suzanne, 10:30-12:30
These may be further outside of Atlanta or more intermediate level hikes.

Jan 17: Sweetwater Creek State Park ($5 for parking)
Feb 14: Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill  (meet near the covered bridge at the Roswell Mill parking lot) 
March 14: Yellow River Park
April 11: Reynolds Nature Preserve
May 9: planning in progress
June 13: planning in progress
July 11: planning in progress
August 8: planning in progress
September 12: planning in progress
October 10: planning in progress
November 14: planning in progress
December 12: planning in progress

See below the many beautiful places we explored in 2025 and 2024. Thanks for joining us.

2025 Hikes 

2024 Hikes

🌲 Atlanta forests inducted into the National Old-Growth Forest Network and open to the public.

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Hiking Etiquette by the National Parks Service 

Great Resources for Getting Outdoors in Atlanta:

Hiking Intown Atlanta’s Forests 

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Atlanta Parent 20 Best Nature Walks and Hikes for Kids in Atlanta

The 16 Best Hikes near Atlanta Every Kid Can Do by Tiny Beans