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Unity Soles Hiking Group: A Journey for Body, Mind, and Soul

Leads: Steve Thompson and Laura Valoppi

Questions? Click on either name above to email the Team Leads!

Registration is required to consent to the liability waiver and release form. Please find the link below or by clicking here.

Upcoming Hikes:

May

2026 Thurston County Hunger Walk – May 3 at 3 PM Join the Unity Soles Hiking small group co lead, Steve at the Regional Athletic Complex, 8345 Steilacoom Road SE or walk in solidarity from wherever you are. Leashed furry friends are welcome. Please consider donating to support thousands of neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Please RSVP stevennancyt@gmail.com.

2026 Thurston County Hunger Walk on May 3

 

June
June 20 to Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, 100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98516.
Meet at the visitor center entrance at 10 am.  We will walk about 3 miles or more, walking on the boardwalk and on gravel paths, hopefully the to the estuary observation deck and then return to the visitor center.  We will go at a leisurely pace to see wildlife.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  Some of the trail is forested but a lot is open, so bring a hat/ sunscreen , water and snack.
There are bathrooms at the visitor center but NOT on the trail.
NO DOGS - they are prohibited on the entire refuge, so do not bring them at all.
You must purchase a day use pass at the visitor center entrance- bring cash or check , NO credit cards.   Or you can use any of the America the Beautiful passes.  A discover pass will NOT work. More information on the passes they accept can be found here https://www.fws.gov/refuge/billy-frank-jr-nisqually
Optional lunch after at 12 pm at Nisqually Bar and Grill.  https://www.fws.gov/refuge/billy-frank-jr-nisqually
Come for the hike and lunch, or one or the other.  
Who we are:

Unity Soles Hiking Group is a community of nature lovers who seek meaningful connection—physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually—through monthly hikes and outdoor gatherings. Whether walking the trail or sitting in the stillness, we honor the power of nature to restore, inspire, and unite.

Monthly Hikes Join us for a brisk, less-than-5-mile walk. Join our email list and check the website for upcoming hikes. 

Not a hiker? No problem! Feel free to come along even if you prefer not to hike. Bring a foldable chair, soak in the natural beauty, and enjoy the company. We simply ask that everyone use the buddy system—no one should be alone. 

Why We Hike

  • Physical: Boost your fitness and energy

  • Emotional: Gain clarity and peace in nature

  • Social: Build genuine connections

  • Spiritual: Feel connected to something greater

Come walk, sit, talk, and be inspired.

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