Upcoming Events

For all hikes sturdy, closed-toed walking shoes and water are required. Trekking poles are highly recommended. Other recommended items include insect repellent, hat, sun protection, and small backpack to easily carry belonging.

To register for an event, call the Kernodle Senior Center at (336) 222-5135. 


Fleet Feet Walkers 
Most Thursdays from 10 - 11 am
(Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 2) 
Free
Meet at the Kernodle Senior Center- 1535 S. Mebane St. Burlington NC 27215. Fleet Feet Walkers is a group that meets to walk for 45-60 minutes around City Park at a moderately brisk pace. The walks take place on paved surfaces and are weather permitting. Register by the Wednesday prior to each walk. 

Hike: HRT at Stoney Creek Marina
November 26 from 2 – 4 pm
Free
Meet at Stoney Creek Marina – 1785 Faulkner Dr. Burlington. Hike 2.5 mile (total) hike on this out-and-back section of the Haw River Trail.  Walk the shores of Old City Lake and descend down to the banks of the Haw River. The trail is natural surface (roots, rocks) and includes a short, but steep section we hike twice (down, then back up). Register by 11/22. Optional transportation from Senior Center available for $2 – van leaves at 1:20 pm. Pay day of hike.

Hike: Cedarock Park
December 2 from 2 - 4 pm 
Free
Meet at Cedarock Park – 4242 R. Dean Coleman Rd. Burlington. Hike the 2 miles Spoons Branch Trail. Expect natural surface trail (roots, rocks, etc.) over rolling terrain with a few steep hills. Register by 11/27. Optional transportation from Senior Center available for $2 – van leaves at 1:20 pm. Pay day of hike.

Day Trip: NC Museums of History and Natural Science
December 10 from 9:15 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $10 + money for lunch
Meet at the Kernodle Senior Center – 1535 S. Mebane St. Burlington. Transportation provided.  Visit the NC Museum of History (https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/) and the NC Museum of Natural Science (https://naturalsciences.org/) in Raleigh. Bring money for lunch at the museum café. Register and pay by 11/22. Prerequisite: completed 3 hikes with SOAR since September 1st.

SOAR Holiday Party 
December 19 from 12:15 - 1:30 pm
Free, but bring a dish to share.
Meet at Kernodle Senior Center - 1535 S. Mebane St. Burlington in Room A. Bring a dish to share to celebrate the holidays! Meat and drinks will be provided. Everyone is welcome. Register by 12/16.

Hike: Guilford-Mack Trail
January 3 from 2-4
Free
Meet at Guilford Mackintosh Marina – 1345 NC HWY 61 Whitsett. Park at the end of the road in the circular parking area and meet at the trail head. Hike is 3 miles on natural surface, rolling terrain with a few steep hills. Register by 1/2.

January 14 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
January 22 from 12:30 - 5:00 pm
January 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
February 5 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
February 11 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
February 21 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 24 from 2:00 - 4:30 pm