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Next Hike: Sunday, June 25 – more details below

Taking care of ourselves and community in nature

Immersion in wild places is essential to the human spirit. Time spent on the Colorado Plateau brings awareness of forces greater than ourselves. The joy of exploring wild places restores balance and perspective.

In response to this need, our first Mental Health Hike took place in 2022. Development Associate, Alison Anders, created the event to “provide an opportunity for people to come together and learn tangible skills to maintain our mental health, while making new friends and building community.” Creating positive and proactive mental health routines is a direct pathway to a renewed human spirit. CFI’s Mental Health Hikes give locals an opportunity to exercise body and mind while restoring balance and perspective. Thanks to its popularity, we are sponsoring a series of additional hikes in 2023!

Thanks to generous support from CFI members, these programs are all free! A shuttle will be provided to any out of town locations, and CFI will provide snacks and water for each hike. These hikes fill up, and registration is required!

Sunday February 26: Nature in our own backyard

• Rotary Park

Sunday March 26: Emotional Awareness

• Moonflower Canyon

Sunday April 30: Communication and Listening

• Middle Earth

Sunday May 21: Lessons From Water

• Mill Creek Trailhead

Next Hike:  Sunday June 25: Mind – Body Connection

• La Sal Mountains
• Free shuttle Departs CFI Headquarters at 10AM and returns at 4PM
• Snacks and water included
• BYO Lunch

Join CFI and Guest Expert Sam Metzner from Desert Power Yoga as we take time to examine the connection between movement and mental health. Cool off in the La Sals while taking some time to hike, build community, and practice some basic yoga movements on this Mental Health Hike!

Registration is required, save your spot today!

Saturday July 8th – Sunday July 9th: Growth Mindset

• La Sal Mountains, Warner Lake Campground
• Series Culmination!
• Overnight Campout

Questions? Contact Alison Anders: email development@cfimoab.org or call (435) 259-7750

While this event is free, consider becoming a member to support CFI’s efforts to continue to provide programming like this to the Moab Community.

Liz Bercel, Guest Instructor

Originally from Arizona, Liz found her appreciation for the outdoors through exploring Sonoran desert washes and marveling at summer monsoons. After studying Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, she has used her degree throughout the years to gain experience in Wilderness Therapy, Environmental Education, and Ecological Restoration.

Liz now uses her background, knowledge, and experience as the lead instructor for CFI’s Mental Health Hike series.

Beat the heat while camping in the La Sals

Join CFI, the US Forest Service, and Community Cycles for a fun weekend of camping, hiking or mountain biking, and volunteering around Warner Lake.

We will meet on Saturday 7/29 at the Warner Lake group site for a project orientation, and spend some time improving the trail system around this popular lake. After volunteering, join Community Cycles for a bike ride, go for a hike, or relax around the Warner Lake group campsite. On Sunday, we will have breakfast and take some time to enjoy the cool mountain air before heading  back into Moab.

Cost: Free

Event time: 10am on 7/29 – Midday on 7/30

Shuttle: Leaves CFI on 7/29 at 9:00am and returns by 2:00pm on 7/30

Food: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast

Registration is required, so sign up today!

While this event is free, consider becoming a member to support CFI’s efforts to continue to provide programming like this to the Moab Community.

Float the Moab Daily and pick up trash along the way.

We know that as high water starts to recede, trash accumulates along the river corridor. Join CFI for a free river trip, and help us beautify this increasingly popular stretch of the Colorado River.

Cost: Free

Event time: 9am – 5pm

Shuttle: Leaves at 9am, and arrives back at CFI around 5pm

Food: Lunch and snacks included

Registration is required, so sign up today!

While this event is free, consider becoming a member to support CFI’s efforts to continue to provide programming like this to the Moab Community.