# Event Details - **Event Name**: Guided Forest Therapy Hike - Confluence Natural Area - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join a guided hike to explore the Rocky Water Path Trail and celebrate its new life as a Certified Forest Therapy Trail.About this EventForest Therapy (sometimes known as Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku) broadly means taking in the forest atmosphere with all of one's senses. Not simply a walk in the woods; it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest. During your walk, Aimee Vandemark will guide you through invitations to awaken your senses, slow down, be present, and reconnect with the nature and rhythm of your surroundings.Meet at the pavilion beside the parking lot. This hike will take approximately two hours (sometimes less, sometimes more). Please feel free to bring water and snacks. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are under your control and on a 6-foot leash. Restrooms are available on-site.The address is 4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278.From Hillsborough take Hwy 86 North away from town 1.6 miles from US70. Turn left on Coleman Loop 1.1 miles. Turn left on Highland Farm Rd 2.4 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway. From northern Orange County take Hwy 86 south after passing Walnut Grove Church Rd take the first right on Kenion Rd 1.7 miles. Turn right on Highland Farm Rd 0.6 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway.Cover image by Audrey Gentry - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hillsborough/guided-forest-therapy-hike-confluence-natural-area/100001984194954522 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 4, max: 4, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hillsborough - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Confluence Natural Area - **lat**: 40.5081222 - **long**: -74.6374329 - **full address**: Confluence Natural Area, 4214 Highland Farm Road, Hillsborough, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Guided Forest Therapy Hike - Confluence Natural Area - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/96db141fa3dcdd1418fc8a1b1593327dd6611bad5eb21bbab237338fdf1f2246-rimg-w1086-h724-dc332c2d-gmir.jpg?v=1772380188 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Guided Forest Therapy Hike - Confluence Natural Area being held? - **A:** Guided Forest Therapy Hike - Confluence Natural Area takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Confluence Natural Area, 4214 Highland Farm Road, Hillsborough, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Guided Forest Therapy Hike - Confluence Natural Area? - **A:** Tickets for Guided Forest Therapy Hike - Confluence Natural Area are priced at USD 4 per person. 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