Name: Prep for the Pro Hab
Start: 2024-12-14T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-14T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Government Canyon State Natural Area - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare for the annual Pro-hab hike. These hikes will take place on rocky, uneven trails with moderate elevation change.
Protected Habitat Area trails are open annually from September-February. This training hike is one of a three-part series leading up to the full 13-mile Pro Hab Hike. The annual 13-mile guided hike will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025. NOTE: In case of inclement weather on January 4, the hike will be rescheduled to January 11, 2025.
Prep Hike 1: Saturday, October 19, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; 6-7 miles
Prep Hike 2: Saturday, November 16, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm; 8-9 miles
Prep Hike 3: Saturday, December 14, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; 9-10 miles
Annual Pro Hab Hike: Saturday, January 4, 2025, 8:00am - 3:00pm; 12-13 miles (January 11; rain date)
Join any or all of these hikes as we get ready for the main event. While this series of hikes will help you prepare for the longer Pro Hab Hike in January, a consistent training plan is encouraged to avoid injuries.
Registration is NOT required for this program and is open to ages 14 and older. Registration is NOT required for this hike and is open to ages 14 and older. The group size is limited to the first 15 people that check-in with the hike leader between 7:30 and 7:45.
Though the hike is free, all Natural Area entry fees apply.
For more information and details, please visit our events page at: https://friendsofgovernmentcanyon.org/events?view=calendar&month=10-2024