The best things about hikes: You can go at your own pace, stop whenever you want and have a picnic at the end. If your hiking group is big, consider splitting off into two groups. While the more active crowd climbs to the peak, the other can go halfway up and then return to the base and set up lunch. This is a great strategy for anyone with younger kids who tend to tire out fast. Try
www.parkmaps.com for maps of local and state parks.