Holy Hikes of WNY
Holy Hikes
Holy Hikes of WNY 2026 Schedule
Holy Hikes of Western New York, a ministry of St. Paul's Cathedral, is pleased to announce its full schedule for the 2026 season. All hikes are held on the second Saturday of the month at 10am, unless otherwise announced. We hike rain or shine. All are welcome; carpooling will be available from the Cathedral at 9:30AM or you can join us directly at the appointed hike location. Join us as we will hit the trail to celebrate the Eucharist in nature!
2026 Schedule:
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, (Depew) - April
Chestnut Ridge Park (Orchard Park) - May
Tifft Nature Preserve (Buffalo) - June
Owen Falls Sanctuary Trail (East Aurora) - July
Stiglmeier Park (Cheektowaga) - August
Goat Island (Niagara Falls) - September
Heartland Forest Trail (Niagara Falls, Ontario, CN) - October
Iroquois National Wildlife Preserve (Basom) - November (weather permitting)
(N.B. All trails are listed as easy with the exception of Chestnut Ridge which is moderate.)
Holy Hikes® is an eco-Ministry of The Episcopal Church that is committed to rebuilding Communion between all of God’s Creation. It’s founder and director, Fr. Justin Cannon says, “I feel closest to God in nature and also in the Holy Eucharist. Through Holy Hikes people across the country are bringing these two together in profound ways.”
Questions: Please contact The Very Rev. Rebecca Barnes at deanrebecca@spcbuffalo.org