TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Dozens of people spent part of their weekend exploring downtown Tallahassee on foot as a new community group led a hike.<\/p>\n
Urban Hikers Tallahassee led more than 60 residents on a 4.3-mile walk through the capital city, highlighting local landmarks while offering an alternative to traditional nature trails. <\/p>\n
Co-founder Monte Jackson said it was an opportunity for the community to see more of the capital city. <\/p>\n
\u201cJust to give people a different scenery around Tallahassee instead of walking the same areas over and over,\u201d Jackson said. \u201cYou get to see different parts people may have never walked before.\u201d<\/p>\n
The group\u2019s co-founders said they created the organization to promote physical activity, support mental well-being and build community through shared outdoor experiences.<\/p>\n
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Founder Patrick Denson said it was a diverse group.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverybody comes together, you\u2019re networking, you\u2019re talking, and we got different people from all walks of life,\u201d Denson said.<\/p>\n
Tavion Moore, who also helped launch the group, said they hope participants enjoy both the health benefits and the social aspect of the hikes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to good health, exercise, and cardio,\u201d Moore said. \u201cInstead of being in the gym, you got the scenery as well as networking and having a good time outside.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organizers plan to host one hike each month in different parts of Tallahassee, to encourage residents to stay active, connect with others and discover more of their community.<\/p>\n
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