In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, we’re hitting the trail to reclaim what’s always been ours—our stories, our traditions, our power.
This isn’t just a hike—it’s a call to remember. To ask the real questions. To bring our ancestors into the conversation and reconnect with the parts of ourselves that colonization, migration, and survival tried to bury.
We’ll walk, journal, and reflect on the legacy we carry and the culture we’re still shaping.
✨ Who were our ancestors beyond their struggle?
✨ What got lost—and what still lives in us?
✨ How do we reclaim the pieces we weren’t taught but still feel?
This is a space for joy, grief, laughter, curiosity, and pride. A space to be in nature, in community, and in conversation with the roots that made us.
Come as you are—ready to hike, ready to write, and ready to reclaim.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Bear Mountain
Level: Moderate (must be okay with steps!)
Photo courtesy of Hike the Hudson Valley
Distance: 3.5 miles
About the hike: Check out this 3.5-mile out-and-back trail in Bear Mountain, NY—a semi-challenging route. The trail winds through lush forests, rocky outcrops, and stairs before leading you to Perkins Memorial Tower, an iconic 1934 landmark with epic panoramic views of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania on clear days.
breakdown:
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Hike in
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Replenish + Guided Journaling at the summit
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Hike back/Closing circle
Here’s what to expect:
🥾 A grounding spiritual hike
✨ Energy cleansing with ethically-sourced sage or Palo Santo
💬 A supportive space to connect with like-minded women of color
what’s included:
Energetic cleanse with Sage and/or Palo Santo
Grounding Meditation
Guided Spiritual Hike
Reclama Journal and Gel Feather Pen
Guided Sharing Circles
What to Bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes (the terrain is mostly flat, but there are some rocky areas). If not, sturdy sneakers that aren’t mesh.
Water and snacks for a peaceful break at one of the viewpoints.
sliding scale exchange:
$66, $77, or $88
Bring a friend for $111 (for two spots)
Please Note: Refunds are not available but transfers are. In case of inclement weather (heavy snow or rain), the hike will be rescheduled.
WHY HIKE?
It boosts endorphins, reduces stress and helps keep you present. By allowing ourselves to be unapologetically spiritual in a place like the outdoors, we honor and affirm how we take up space in the world.
WHY JOURNAL?
The peace you get from being out on a hike naturally leads to personal reflection because your mind is super clear and you’re tapped into your highest self. Writing in this state is a powerful way to connect with yourself and what you want out of life. Once the pen hits the paper, anything is possible.
SIDE EFFECTS OF HIKING WITH US INCLUDE:
Spiritual freedom as we unapologetically take up space in nature, self-esteem on point, nature high that lasts about a week, inner peace, remembering who the fuck you are, feeling grounded, deep connection with nature, appreciation for ancestral land a.k.a. Pachamama, self-revelations through journaling, and the sassiness to stand in your power. You’ll always walk away from a hike feeling better than how you came in.