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Outdoor Activities

New Frontiers has several outdoor activities: hiking and bicycle riding. Each activity has a different level of difficulty, no experience required.

To ensure a positive experience, we strongly encourage you to contact the leader with any questions before joining the activity.

All must be NFLL members to participate. Notify the facilitator listed in the class schedule or below if you register late to be include.

Outdoor activities are planned in advance and are subject to changes. Please check with the facilitator for current information.

Risk Form

General and Domestic Travel Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability

Participation in these actives require you have read, signed and dated the New Frontiers Consolidated Risk form. Submit only one form. It covers current and future risk activities. Leaders for the activity will also have copies available for your consent to participate.

 

Tuesday Trailers Hikes

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Members take turns leading the hiking group taking advantage of our wonderful parks and natural forests. They stop frequently to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Trailers hikes start on the 2nd Tuesday after the Open House and go through the end of the school semester. Additional hikes may be added, including special hikes at non-standard times. The facilitator will notify participants with the location and directions each week.

Trailers Fall 2026 schedule to be determined.

Contact Greg Master or Marie Ganansia for additional information.

 

Thursday Bike Rides

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The Thursday bicycle rides are approximately 15 miles along the many multiuse canal paths in the east valley and parts of Phoenix. A majority of the paths are paved and/or compacted gravel. Any bicycle will do.

One must be able to transport their bicycle to the starting location. Other riders for the group are willing to assist with unloading and loading of your bicycle.

The facilitator will notify participants of the upcoming ride. Please check the printed schedule for dates. As always, they are subject to change.

Contact Allan Zisner for additional information.

 

Friday Trailblazers Hikes

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The Trailblazers offer a challenging hikes of 5-7 miles with an elevation change of 300-1,000 feet. The trails are more difficult and challenging for this group and can be steep and rocky at times. Hikers should come prepared with proper hiking shoes, walking sticks/poles, water, hat and snacks and be in good reasonably good health.

Trailblazers hikes start on the 2nd Friday after the Open House and go through the end of the school semester. Additional hikes may be added, including special hikes at non-standard times. The facilitator will notify participants with the location and directions each week.

TrailerBlazers Fall 2026 to be determined.

Contact Ron Schueman for additional information.