Urban Hike

Thanks for coming out for our hike! Rain like we had helps put the “green” in Greenfield. 😉 Our small but hardy group walked nearly five miles, handling the hills and steps in stride. Along the way, we:

• Heard from two Greenfield Community Association speakers on current neighborhood initiatives
• Toured Greenfield Presbyterian Church‘s sanctuary and cozy community space
• Paid a visit to Frank Gorshin’s final resting place in Calvary Cemetery
• Refueled with a satisfying meal at Big Jim’s in the Run
• Ended at the impressive Saint John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church

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September 21st is the last day of summer — get out and enjoy it with Urban Hike! We’re headed to Greenfield; Despite the tranquil-sounding name, we won’t find many flat fields here. Winding streets, steps, hills and heights are more this neighborhood’s style.

But we know you can handle it! Come prepared for whatever the late summer weather brings … we’ll hike rain or shine. We are starting and ending at 201 Saline St.  (Right in front of Big Jim’s restaurant in “The Run”.) There should be plenty of street parking available in the immediate vicinity, with additional parking near the Junction Hollow Trail.

From there we’ll head up and down Greenfield’s hills, taking in the sights and hearing from a few local speakers along the way. The hike is just under five miles long. We’ll begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. The hike will last around three hours, and we’ll end with an optional lunch at Big Jim’s afterwards. We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

View from the corner of Lydia and Bigelow streets

Here’s the recap:

What: Urban Hike’s Greenfield hike
When: Saturday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Meet outside 201 Saline Street in Greenfield.
Why: Winter is coming. Get outside while you still can.