Explore Hiking

Catalog description

This class will explore the local trails around your local community, the environment and their associated recreational opportunities. Students will learn about local geography, environmental history, flora and fauna identification, as well as leave no trace principles, navigation basics, trail etiquette and safety. This is a self-paced course, pairing online learning with students engaging in activities outside on their own time. Access to a hiking trail location and basic hiking equipment is required. This class is designed using resources accessible to students residing near Rochester NY, this course may be modified for students in other locations with instructor approval. Course Fee applies via SFS bill.