Join Adventure Leadership and The Spectrum Center, along with TVOP Volunteer Krista, for an inclusive queer day hike, followed by an opportunity to zip line at the Adventure Education Center!

9:00 AM: Meet up and park at 1120 N Dixboro Rd.
9:15 AM: Hike begins towards the Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

We will connect with TVOP community members at the trailhead. This hike offers a unique opportunity to observe the natural evolution following a significant historical shift—from the era of farming and gravel operations that once shaped this land until the 1940s. The expansive Dix Pond, formerly a gravel pit dredged below the water table, stands as a testament to the past. Nearby, remnants of old upland pastures and evolving woodlots, now flourishing with mature trees, bear witness to this transformative journey.

11:30 AM: Explore inside the Botanical Gardens, then continue back towards the Adventure Education Center.
12:00 PM: Hike ends at the zip line - time to gear up and fly!

Our team will trail chairs and other mobility aids are available for free use along this groomed, packed gravel trail. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we'll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.