Join us on the 3rd Sundays of every month for a different hike around Atlanta and North Georgia -- this month we're taking a field trip to Alabama!
Please note: Hikerodose events are only for contributing members of our community (who donate monthly) or for those who have come in for a private sacrament ceremony with our ministers in the past 12 months.
Become a contributing member:
https://EntheoTemple.org/membership
This Hikerodose will be on Sun, Sept 20 from 2pm-6pm, moderate difficulty, in beautiful Little River Canyon National Preserve (about 2.5 hrs Northwest of Atlanta)
Little River Falls via Bridge Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alabama/little-river-falls-via-bridge-trail
Little River Canyon to Hippie Hole:
https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/us/alabama/little-river-canyon
About the state park:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf631-M4RsA
Short video showing Hippie Hole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rh6BH15WI8
DURATION / DIFFICULTY:
This about 3-miles out (Bridge Trail 1.6 miles rated "easy") with beautiful waterfall views followed by a second trail (Little River Canyon Trail 1.4 miles, rated "easy") to take a dip in the swimming area known as Hippie Hole. I hear there are some stairs! Then we'll walk back the same way to our cars again.
Our member Natalie says they typically spend 2-3 hours at the swimming area and that there's a lot to explore if you keep going down along the rocks.
MEETING LOCATION:
Little River Canyon Center
4322 Little River Canyon Rim Pkwy
Fort Payne, AL 35967
✔️Shoes with good tread
✔️Sunscreen, shades, hat
✔️Water bottle
✔️Light clothing as it may be quite hot
✔️Swimsuit & towel (if desired)
✔️Snacks or a whole bag lunch
✔️A small backpack may be nice to have
KIDS:
Children are welcome as long as they are old enough to keep up on this hike or can be carried on your back
PETS:
Dogs are allowed. Your dog must stay on a leash that is 6 feet or shorter at all times, including while near or in the water.
PARKING:
Free, last time we checked
FORMAT:
2:00pm - Arrive and bring everything you need in a backpack
2:15pm - Circle up for introductions, intention setting and subtle sacrament
2:30pm - Movement and mindfulness practice when we find some open green space (Thai Chi or Qi Gong) led by one of our members -- beginner friendly
3:00pm - Hike ending at "hippie hole," play in the water and have lunch / picnic and discussion
5:30pm - Begin return trip back to parking lot
6:00pm - Closing circle and departure
The focus of this gathering is communion with sacrament at a level that everyone will be present and feel more connected to each other and nature.
Expect an elevated mood and sense of well-being.
The vibe will be warm and supportive. We always end up in the deep end of existential topics.
We lead with vulnerability and we welcome yours.
Become a contributing member!
https://EntheoTemple.org/membership
$25/mo supports us to continue expanding our virtual (zoom) based events to be accessible to all regardless of physical ability or location
$50/mo supports us to continue expanding our in-person potlucks, hikes, river excursions, film screenings, cultivation workshops, and more!
$100/mo supports us to continue improving the sanctuary space to start offering longer and more involved group retreats.
After the hike, some of us may stop at a local restaurant for a bit to eat before getting on the road back home. In