| 8:30 a.m. |
Depart from school |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Arrive at trailhead
Potty break – begin orientation |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Begin nature walk* |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Lunch break (and activity**) |
| 12:00 noon |
Resume hiking*** |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Back at bus |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Back at school |
*Morning walk includes lots of observation, discussion, and teaching.
**Usually some kind of reflective writing/drawing activity chosen by the
teacher. (See suggestions under “Hike Activities”)
***Afternoon walk is more rigorous, and includes hiking to a destination.

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