Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike | Kids Out and About San Antonio

Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a guided hike at Government Canyon. Learn the history of Government Canyon’s trailblazing women and hear stories about the positive impacts they made on the canyon. Hike distance will be approximately 5 miles over easy to moderate terrain.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

 

Who is Invited:

Hike is open to anyone age 12 and older. Minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. No pets please.

This is a public program intended for individuals or families. If you would like to bring a group for a program at Government Canyon, please contact the Park Interpreter at Lisa.Cole@tpwd.texas.gov to schedule at a different time.

Registration & Fees:

Program reservations are NOT required for this hike! The hike is limited to the first 15 participants to check-in with the hike leader.

Though the hike is free, all Natural Area entrance fees apply. The Natural Area’s front gates open at 7:00 AM and the hike begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Plan to arrive early as Saturdays can be very busy. To ensure entrance and save time at the Fee Booth, please pre-purchase and print out a day pass.  Please note: reserving a Day Pass does not guarantee a spot for you on the hike!

When & Where to Meet:

Meet at the Amphitheater in Parking Lot C. Open to the first 15 who check in at the at the Amphitheater between 8:30 and 8:45 AM. The hike starts promptly at 9:00 AM.

What to Wear & Bring:

Dress for hiking outdoors. Comfortable shoes/boots, sunscreen, bug spray and a hat recommended. Wear layers that can be added or removed as weather conditions change. Bring at least 2 liters of water per person and snacks.

If ADA assistance is required, please request modifications using this form, or email accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov at least 2 weeks in advance.

Cancellation:

This program is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Check conditions by calling GCSNA's main office at 210-688-9055, or go to the GCSNA webpage, Instagram, or Facebook.

 


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

12861 Galm Rd
San Antonio, TX, 78254
United States

Phone:

(210) 688-9055, x2010
Contact name: 
Lisa Cole
Dates: 
03/15/2025
Time: 
9 am-12 pm
Price: 
Though the event is free, entrance fees to the Natural Area do apply.

Ages

9-12 years Teenagers Adults & kids together Adults without kids