Fernwood State Forest Hike

October 16, 2021
Bloomingdale, Ohio

Drink in the colors and fragrance of fall…

Enjoy spectacular scenic views of the surrounding countryside..

Relax and make new friends at the Little Round Top Picnic area…

These are just a few of the attractions on the 3 mile loop hike in Fernwood State Forest in Bloomingdale, Ohio.

Meet new friends and enjoy the natural beauty of autumn in Fernwood State Forest.

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Registration Is Free

Instead of charging a fee, we ask your help raising funds for mental health research and trail maintenance.

It’s fast and easy! When you register, you will be able to personalize a sponsorship page and share it through email and your favorite social media such as Facebook or Instagram. How does it work?

Every little bit helps, and there is no minimum to raise – we just ask that you help us spread the word, then come join us on the trail.

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Get a Free Hiking Shirt

Our quick-dry shirts look and feel great, on or off the trail.

Every registered hiker who raises at least $100 will receive a HIKE for Mental Health shirt as a token of our appreciation.

Available in men’s or women’s sizes SMALL – XXL.

When you register, we will ask your size preference. Once you reach $100 in donations to your fundraising page, we will get your shirt to you.

If you hit the $100 ten days before the hike, your hike leader will have your shirt for you on hike day. Otherwise, we will mail it to you after the hike.

So help us raise money and awareness for this great cause.

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For a Good Cause

HIKE for Mental Health is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

All contributions are tax deductible, and 100% of the hike donations support our mission.

Eighty cents of every dollar funds mental health programs, including break-through scientific research into PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar spectrum disorders, depression and other major mental illnesses. Through research we can find better ways to alleviate the suffering that affects 1 in 4 American families.

The remaining twenty cents maintains wilderness trails across the U.S. By supporting non-profit, volunteer groups that care for our trails, we help preserve wilderness experiences for generations to come. Where the money goes.

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Hike Details

Location:	Fernwood State Forest, Bloomingdale, OH
Date:	October 16, 2021. Rain date is Oct. 17.
Time:	Approximately 12 – 4 pm. Exact times and locations with directions provided to registered hikers only.
Distance:	About 3.5 miles.
Difficulty level:	Easy to moderate.
Suitable for beginners?	Yes, if you are in good physical condition and can climb 3 flights of stairs without stopping and still be smiling!
Registration fee	Registration is free.
Pet friendly?	Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6 ft lead.
Sponsorship amount:	The hike goal is $1,000. There is no minimum required to join the hike, but if every hiker raises $100 we will get very close to our goal.
Free shirt:	Hikers who raise $100 or more will receive a free HIKE for Mental Health quick-dry hiking shirt.
Hike director:	Michael Wood, fondly known as “Medic Mike” on the trail, has section hiked portions of the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Maryland, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Pennsylvania. Off the trail, he is a paramedic and a fire inspector. Being a hike organizer was an easy choice for Michael. “I too suffer from depression and bipolar and use hiking and backpacking for my therapy, so why not support a great cause to raise money to give back to the trails also?”

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Trail Map

Every HIKE for Mental Health is an opportunity to:

get away from the hustle and bustle of work-a-day life and enjoy the beauty of Nature
renew old friendships and make new ones
have a great time hiking with a good group of people
stand up against the stigma of mental illness
discover your new favorite get-away
raise money for a great cause

Come on out and join us!

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Goal: $1,000.00

$0.00 donated

Questions

If you have any questions or ideas, please contact us.

We are glad to talk with you about your hike and how you can help HIKE for Mental Health.

We hope you will make HIKE for Mental Health a part of your hike.

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