friday trail + coffee social

When: Every Friday / 7:45 - 8:45am

Where: Forest Park /Veterans Parking Lot

Meet us in the parking lot where the iconic Wildwood Trail begins. Before we head into the forest, we gather around Big Doug, our 1995 Chevy Sportvan turned coffee van, to share a cup and ease into the morning together. Big Doug is named after one of the oldest documented Douglas firs in Forest Park, estimated to be 400–500 years old, a grounding presence that reflects everything we love about being in these woods. We also visit him on a majority of our socials.

We’ll be brewing fresh Coava Coffee (both caffeinated and decaf) along with tea to warm your hands before and after. Whether you're starting your morning hike, jog, or trail run, or simply popping open a camp chair (yes, we’ll bring a few of those too) to sit and listen to the breeze in the trees, this is your space to show up exactly as you are.

No pressure. No pace too slow. No speed too fast. Just community, fresh air, and time in the forest.

In the spirit of sustainability, we encourage everyone to bring their own mug. We’ll have a few extras if you forget, but bringing your own helps us enjoy the forest together while keeping our footprint small.

Swing by for a cup, say hello, and start your time in Forest Park with us.

Routes: The overall vibe for this is more based on time, at whatever pace suites your mood. That way we can get back with time to enjoy a little coffee time together. Our recommendation is to go out 15-20 minutes and turnaround. There are many trail options out there so it’s easy to make little baby loops and explore different spots each week. Just let us know if you need a suggestion.

Bonus: If you’re signed up for one of our upcoming adventures, the Friday Social is a perfect chance to meet fellow travelers, build camaraderie, and even get some training miles in.