Lace up your hiking boots, the 19th Annual Groundhog Hike is set for Sunday, Feb. 6. Presented in honor of founder and friend John Knouse, this year’s hike is an in-person event hosted by Athens Conservancy and Friends of Strouds Run.

The fun kicks off around noon at Strouds Run State Park, where we’ll gather at the Bobcat Shelter (near the boat launch) for coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks. Choose from two hikes through the beautiful winter woods — a longer option or a shorter trek. You can opt for a hike led by our expert guides, or explore the trails on your own with maps we’ll have on hand.

Meet back at the shelter at 2:45 pm for a raffle drawing, with prizes provided by Cabela’s.