Hike Centralia

06/24/2021

09/21/2020

Autumn is a perfect season for hiking for those who don’t like to get out in extreme weather! Leaves are changing color, temperatures are cooler, bugs aren’t swarming and fewer people are on the trails.

Foundation Park is gorgeous with the large number of tree varieties spanning the park filling with orange, yellow, and red leaves. Take the family out for a day hike or picnic and feel free to share them with the Hike Centralia family! We’d love to share your outings with those who love the outdoors in Centralia as much as you. 🙂 Happy hiking!

06/29/2020

Though the temperatures in Southern Illinois have spiked, many people are still out hitting the trails. Have you ventured out lately? Feel free to share your photos here. 🙂

06/20/2020

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03/24/2020

“Social distancing” might be a fairly new expression in the American lexicon, but those of us who enjoy hiking have been practicing it for years.

And while you might think there is no more safe space than in the woods or on a trail, there are still some guidelines we should all follow.

1) Hiking trails where many people are gathering differs little from going to restaurants or grocery stores. Head to more secluded areas, if at all possible.

2) Solitude is a great objective to remain safe, but asking those you live with along can make for an enjoyable time too. Just don’t invite friends or hike in groups.

3) If you’re going to a park, it’s easy to maintain distance. Walking along narrow trails, especially with elevation, makes keeping a 6 foot distance near impossible when passing. Try to give room to those hiking uphill and give them plenty of room to go by you. Do not stop to socialize at all.

4) Be careful out there. I personally have to hike at a slower, steady pace due to health conditions. We should all take less challenges which might risk falls or injuries that would require medical attention. Medical staff are already working long hours and endangering their own health to care for COVID-19 patients. Please try to not add to their workload or to your own struggles.

5) If you have any flu-like or COVID-19 symptoms such as a fever or cough, stay home. Do not bring your illness to the trail or risk your own well being.

6) Bring your own food and water and pack any waste it back home with you. In fact, do that anytime you’re on a trail.

7) Take hand sanitizer, wash hands when possible, do not touch your face, and try to use trekking poles instead of railings.

8 ) Have fun out there, but if the trails in your area are heavily visited, watch hiking documentaries at home. Now is a great time to plan longer trips, check out hiking apps and maps, and steer clear of non-digital humans. 🙂

Most of all, I hope you let the sun hit your face, clean air fills your lungs, and you refrain from letting naysayers tell you that you don’t “seem the type to hike.” See you on the trail....in a few months!!

03/07/2020

02/29/2020

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02/14/2020

There are a number of scenic features to explore at Foundation Park, either when venturing out alone or as a family! Each time you visit the expansive park, you can expect to see something different.

This video explores what some area residents enjoy most about Foundation Park. 🙂❤️

Centralia Foundation Park is located in Centralia, Illinois. This beautiful park is a great place to visit and has a variety of events throughout the year.

02/11/2020

New to hiking and plan to bring the kids out? This video gives some great tips on preparing before hitting the trails!!! Hope to see your family out soon when you Hike Centralia!

Why go hiking? Where do I go? What should I pack? Learn a few tips for hiking with kids in this short video. Then head over to www.kidsinparks.com to find a ...