VetsHike - Chastain Park

please arrive 15 mins early to introduce your self and to stretch. We Step off promptly at 5:30am. We do a 3 mile loop around the park. feel free to do more if you like.

Park near the tennis courts on Chastain Park Ave.

Boots are optional

Ruck is optional

Veterans Hiking Program

The Veterans Hiking Program is designed to prepare adaptive and non-adaptive veterans to participate in guided hikes and outdoor community events in a supportive, team-based environment.

Participants will have access to monthly group hikes at parks and trail systems across the Atlanta area. Hikes are designed to accommodate a range of abilities and experience levels while promoting physical activity, confidence, and community connection.

Equipment & Participation

This program is open to veterans with visible or invisible disabilities, as well as non-adaptive veterans.

We are committed to reducing barriers to participation, including transportation, trail access concerns, and equipment needs. If you have questions or need support, please contact franz@catalystsports.org.

Hike Day Schedule

• 8:30 AM – Check-in and adaptive equipment fitting (if applicable)

• 9:00 AM – Group hike begins (please be ready to step off at this time)

Please email franz@catalystsports.org with any questions or concerns.

Essential Eligibility for Veterans Hiking Participants

Participants must be able to:

• Have veteran status ( you can bring friends or family)

• Wear appropriate footwear and required safety equipment

• Understand and follow multi-step instructions independently

• Navigate trails independently or with reasonable assistance

• Walk, roll, or otherwise travel over trails appropriate to their experience and ability level

What to Bring

• Water bottle

• Snacks or food

• Sunglasses or eye protection (if needed)

• Closed-toe shoes or appropriate hiking footwear

• Personal mobility or adaptive equipment (if used, if you need a Grit Chair we can provide it)

• A can-do attitude!