From the town I live in, it’s only about a ½ hour drive to some beautiful mountains & valleys. When I was younger, I would hike them in my spiked heels. Now that I’m more mature, I wear sensible shoes/boots depending on what part I’m navigating. Since my stroke, I don’t get out there as often as I used to, but still attempt to do my best as it helps keep my legs strengthened!!!
@lucillelucillelucille yes, the trails are well kept up. You don’t want to hike in any hills around here in trails that aren’t groomed—rattlesnakes abound.
@LadyMarissa -Yep! the uneven ground will help with your balance too. @Caravanfan -I almost stepped on one in N.Carolina. They are so well disguised that you don’t even know they are there until the last second.
Theres a lake 10 min from me thats a water supply, so few outboards, no swimming, very lovely. The walking trails wind around the bat houses, pretty nice. I dont like the tall grass though, easy to hide so we dont go alone. :(
Locally, there are a lot of trails of various steepness and accessibility on Mt Tamalpais, and the Marin Headlands. One can find a trail to fit one’s mood or schedule.
Regionally, hard to beat walks in Yosemite or Lake Tahoe.
I always wear my vibram soled hiking shoes when hiking.