When: Tuesday, December 17 at 12:45PM
Please arrive to the trailhead between 12:45pm and 1pm. We will begin our hike promptly at 1pm
*This event repeats monthly on the third Tuesday*
Where: Pioneer Loop and GPRA trails. We’ll be helping decorate the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation tree for the Ski Club Holiday Tree Tour.
Cost to attend:
Adventure Club members may attend this event as part of their 1 or 2 free, monthly events. Learn about the club here.
First-time attendees may attend this event for free. When you register please select “first-timer”.
All others guests, $12 to join this monthly event. If you are interested in a scholarship, please complete our short form here.
About the hike and what to expect: This afternoon walk/hike is designed for more 'seasoned' hikers. We'll be moving at a leisurely pace, chatting along the way. Hikers can expect to adventure for about 2 hours - sometimes these events are bit less, sometimes these activities are a bit more. Our objective is rarely a specific destination - but more about enjoying time in the outdoors.
The Rippy trail meanders along the north side of the Knik River Valley. The trail is mostly flat and well-maintained, but can be muddy in sections. We will walk for 2-4 miles and gain no more than 400 feet of elevation.
Can I bring my pup? No. For this particular event, we ask folks to leave pups behind. Thanks for understanding!
Parking: Please note participants are responsible for paying any relevant parking fees.
If you need help finding the trailhead or want to contact Revel before the event, please contact the team at 907-903-1664.
What to bring:
Comfortable & warm tennis/trail shoes or hiking boots
Warm layers
Rain or snow gear (as needed)
Ice cleats (as needed)
Winter gear (hats, mittens, scarves, as needed)
Water and snacks as desired
A note on flexibility: The nature of adventuring outside requires some flexibility. We do our best to follow the itinerary as outlined, but we may need to shift plans for a variety of reasons. Safety is our priority and we use our best judgment when making trip adjustments.
Trip minimums: We require a minimum of 2 registered participants to run our community trips. In the event we do not meet our trip minimum your guide will call you the evening prior to our trip departure. In the event we need to cancel a scheduled event due to low sign ups, participants will receive a full refund or credit towards a future event. Adventure club members are able to receive a credit towards future Revel events.
Weather: We rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Please bring gear to adventure in the elements. If you need to borrow something, let us know! We have lots of extra supplies and are happy to loan items out if needed.
Does Revel host any free community hikes? Yes! We are offering quarterly, free community hikes. We also have free events that have been made possible through partnership and sponsorships. Be sure to check our events page for our most current offerings.
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About Community Events for 50ish and over: Inspired by locals, these events have become a staple Revel offering. If you’re looking to adventure with our “seasoned” community members, this is the event for you. We travel at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery along the way.
You help can support our 50ish and over hikes, plus our other community programs through the following ways:
Join our Adventure Club. Details here. Members receive the ability to attend monthly events for free.
If you like what we’re doing for the local community, consider leaving a review on Trip Advisor or Google.
Help spread the word about us. Have friends or family visiting? Know someone who could benefit from attending a community event?
Collaborate with us. If you’re a local business owner, teacher or have creative ideas on how you can help support these community-focused activities, reach out.