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.
If you are interested in joining our group, please print out the Liability Waiver and the Medical Information forms, then feel free to scan and attach them to an email.
HoP Med form_Liability (pdf)
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appx 4 miles, 1,453e.g. Rated: Hard
Join us as we watch the sunset on top of a mountain. Bring a headlamp! This hike satisfies Revelation Wel...
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This challenging, but very rewarding hike leads us to an incredible, and one of my favorite views in GA. Contact me for time. 5.4 miles 2,17...
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Let's change things up a bit and do a Friday afternoon hike...hopefully it'll be cooler then...especially by this lovely waterfall 3.1 miles...
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This hike satisfies week 3 of Rim to Him training. Rated Hard 6.9 miles, 2,316eg
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This is a Rim to Him week 4 training hike..8.9 miles, 3,061e.g. Rated Hard
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We did it! Hiking on Purpose attacked and conquered the Trans-Catalina Trail in CA.
Oct. 9-14, 2022
Father, Thank you!
Ahh the hills of Catalina!
Sunset at Two Harbors
Best Breakfast Burrito is at Airport in the Sky! Just sayin'
Almost finished with our 5 day journey!
If you are interested in joining our group, please print out the Liability Waiver and the Medical Information forms, then feel free to scan and attach them to an email.
HoP Med form_Liability (pdf)
DownloadDo 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.