
Hiking on Purpose is a Christian ministry whose main vision is to allow God to renew and transform lives through hiking.
We do this by inviting people outdoors to experience God.
Our Core Values are simple: W.R.A.P.
W- Joyful Worship in His Creation
R- Renewing and Challenging Adventures
A- Authenticity and Transparency
P- Passion for Truth
Hiking on Purpose originated in the North Georgia mountains January 2021.
Our hikes range in mileage, elevation gains, and focus mainly in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
Upcoming Calendar of Adventures are available upon request. (They will not be posted publicly in order to preserve safety of participants.)
For more information on joining our group, please click on the "contact us" link.
Each month, there will be two or more Group Hike Adventures. They will be ranked in difficulty, allowing you to pick the adventures best suited for you and your hiking level. These hikes will not only challenge physically, but will focus heavily on our core value of encouraging a connection with God.
Hiking on Purpose will also incorporate Training Hikes. These hikes are designed to increase speed, agility, and elevation gains to prepare hikers to take on harder hiking/backpacking adventures.
Julie and her family have always enjoyed hiking and backpacking. "When I'm in the woods, God really speaks. It allows me time to get quiet in His creation. He reveals his awesomeness. Most importantly, He reveals His incredible love for me."
In 2020, Julie felt God leading her to start a hiking ministry in the N. GA and SC area to encourage people to allow God to renew and transform lives through hiking, hence the start of Hiking on Purpose.
Julie is a certified Revelation Wellness Outdoor Leader, squad 02. She is also a certified Wilderness First Responder. She works alongside Revelation Wellness Outdoor (RevWild) as a Fireteam leader for other RevWild training, and leads groups Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon with this organization as well.
In 2024, Julie hiked the Appalachian Trail as the designated Chaplain for the Holston Conference ATOM (Appalachian Trail Outdoor Ministry).
Thanks be to God for his unfailing love! Finished the AT Aug. 8, 2024
Hiking the Whites of NH
Ephesians 3:14-19 "I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that out of his glorious unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through His spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your heart as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as al
Talking to students at Bethlehem Christian Academy about the Appalachian trail.
Rim to Him 2024
Do you have a question about one of my hikes? Have you seen trail conditions change since I made a post? Send me a message, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.