Cincy Hikes French Park Cancer FreeKIDS Hike

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Hike: French Park  

Start the day by supporting a good cause! We will cover ~3.2 miles towards the CancerFreeKIDS September 100-mile challenge, which aims to raise awareness around the lack of funding for childhood cancer research. Prior CancerFreeKIDS registration is not required to join the hike.  Those interested can join afterwards at nearby Nine Giant for lunch & brews.

About the CFK 100mi challenge: Did you know that less than 10% of the federal cancer research budget goes towards childhood cancer research? This September, about 1,290 kids in the US will be diagnosed with pediatric cancer. They join thousands of others who are currently in treatment and hundreds of thousands more who previously battled cancer.   The September 100 Mile Challenge exists to celebrate the survivors, remember those for whom a cure did not come soon enough, and give hope to kids currently undergoing treatment by funding the very best research to improve treatment options for all kids diagnosed with cancer, now and in the future.  If you're interested in joining the 100mi challenge, chat with Mary (mary.bedard@cchmc.org) about a registration discount and for more information.

Trail Leader Name: Mary Bedard

Date: 9/15/2024

Time: 9:30 AM

Park: French Park

Trail: Combo of Tower Loop, Perimeter Trail, Sierra Trail, Creek Trail

Meeting Place: The French House - Parking lot right across

Mileage: 3.2 mile unpaved trail

Pace (See notes): Intermediate 

Trail Rating (easy, moderate, hard): moderate

Dogs allowed?: Yes

Other notes including trail conditions or equipment recommended?: Please always remember to bring water and wear proper shoes to your hike. Hiking shoes & trekking poles recommended.

*Note: Beginners Pace is 1+ mph, Intermediate is 2+ mph, Speedy 3+ mph, or Runners 4+ mph.

Where dogs are permitted they must be leashed and kept under the owners control.

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Cincinnati Hikes is just a group of friends that hike together. We are not responsible for you or your experience. When hiking with us you understand that you're hiking your own hike ✌️. By joining our hike you and your party are agreeing to the Legal Liability that can be found at cincinnatihikes.com.