Unity Soles Hiking Group

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:

When: Saturday March 28th at 10:00am  

What to bring: dress for the weather.  Boardwalk can be slippery when wet, so wear appropriate footwear. Binoculars nice but optional. Bring some water, a snack if desired.  Dogs allowed on leash. 

Where:  4.3 miles • 39 ft gain • 1–1.5 hours • Out & Back Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge 100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98516

A gorgeous, easy walk through tree groves, salt marshes, and along a tidal river. Wildlife viewing varies with the tides, and boardwalks may be slippery after rain. Bring binoculars, a hat, and water.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-, stroller-, and mobility‑device friendly. Four van‑accessible parking spaces available. Trail is gravel or boardwalk, at least 4 ft wide, and estimated at 1% grade or less. Benches are available along the Nisqually Estuary Boardwalk.

Notes:  Fee required / America the Beautiful Pass accepted, Dogs not allowed, Kid‑friendly, Parking is limited—carpool recommended 

RSVP: Please register for this group and sign the waiver form if you have not yet already done so and RSVP to Steve so we know to expect you. stevennancyt@gmail.com, (360) 878-1649

Next Hike:

When: Saturday April 4 (day before Easter), meet under the covered picnic area for a 10 am start.  

What to bring: dress for the weather.  Boardwalk can be slippery when wet, so wear appropriate footwear. Binoculars nice but optional. Bring some water, a snack if desired.  Dogs allowed on leash. 

Where:  McClane Creek Nature Trail.  Park in the second parking lot at the end of the road.  5044 Delphi Road SW, Olympia WA. A DISCOVER PASS IS REQUIRED TO PARK. Carpooling encouraged.
 
What we will do: We will walk along the trails and boardwalks for about 1-1.5 miles, stopping and looking for birds in the wetlands.  This is an easy and slow walk through wetlands, forest, and beaver pond.

Optional lunch after:  For those that wish to, we will meet at Stone Creek Wood Fired Pizza at 11:30 am for lunch.  If you don’t wish to go on the hike, please join us for lunch.  4138 Harrison Avenue NW, Olympia. 

RSVP: Please register and let me know if you are attending the hike, the lunch, or both.  That way I know whether to expect you!

Please RSVP to Laura here.

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.