This is where the journey begins for many.
Eremos Half-Day Hikes are guided hiking experiences in East Tennessee designed for those who want to step away from the pace of everyday life and make space to encounter God in the wilderness.
A short guided hike on accessible trails in the wilderness, designed to create space to step away from distraction and become attentive again to God’s presence. This is an entry point into slowing down enough to notice what God may be speaking in the midst of everyday life.
on The Trail
Your Journey at a Glance
- Experience Level: No prior hiking or backpacking experience required, Beginner friendly
- Duration: 2–4 Hours
- Distance: 0.5-2 Miles
- Difficulty: Beginner to Moderate
- Group Size: Small Groups
- Location: Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina
- Focus: Simplicity, Presence, Awareness
- Guided Experience
What to know
What to Expect
Half-Day Hikes are often the perfect introduction to Eremos. We are not chasing miles or trying to reach the hardest trail. We are creating space.
Throughout the hike, your guide will lead the group at an intentional pace with time for rest, conversation, reflection, Scripture, and prayer.
Along the way there may be conversation, periods of silence, opportunities for reflection, and time to appreciate the beauty of creation. Some hikers come looking for direction. Others come to rest. Some simply want to spend time outdoors and see where the trail leads.
Every hike is different because every person arrives with a different story.
Come and see
Who is this for?
Half-Day Hikes are intentionally designed to be accessible. Whether you’re new to hiking or simply longing for intentional time with God outdoors, Half-Day Hikes provide an accessible introduction to the Eremos experience.
Curious About the Trail
You don’t need hiking experience to begin.
Whether you’re new to the outdoors or simply looking for a different pace, this experience offers an approachable first step into the wilderness.
Looking for Space
Life can become crowded with responsibilities, schedules, and noise.
Sometimes a few quiet hours are enough to step back, breathe deeply, and pay attention again.
Seeking Time with God
You don’t need all the answers before stepping onto the trail. This is a space to slow down, reflect, and become attentive to God again.
This experience creates space for reflection, prayer, and attentiveness to God’s presence in the midst of everyday life.
Come and see
Why Choose a Half Day Hike?
Step Away
For those who need a few hours away from the noise.
A Half-Day Hike creates space to breathe, reflect, and step away from the constant demands of everyday life. Sometimes a little distance helps us see things more clearly.
Explore
For those curious about Eremos and wilderness ministry.
Not sure what to expect? This experience is a simple way to discover what Eremos is about. Come ask questions, walk the trail, and experience wilderness ministry firsthand.
Come and see
For those wondering if the trail is calling.
You don’t need all the answers before stepping onto the trail. Sometimes the best way to understand something is simply to experience it for yourself.
Come and see
Your Investment
Every Half-Day Hike is personally guided and intentionally designed to create space for simplicity, presence, and awareness with God in creation.
Group rates and custom experiences are available. Connect with Eremos for details.
Your experience includes:
- Route planning
- Trip leadership
- Safety oversight
- A guided wilderness experience tailored for your group.
- Guided reflection workbooks are included when applicable.
Half Day Hikes are $50 per person
Making the Journey Possible
We believe finances should not be the reason someone misses the opportunity to step away, slow down, and listen. If cost is a barrier, Trail Vouchers are available to help make an Eremos experience possible.
Every participant joins the same experience with the same preparation, expectations, and opportunity to encounter God on the trail.
Learn more about Trail Vouchers
Next Steps on the Trail
August 7th @ 4PM, August 8th @ 9AM,
and August 8th @ 3PM
Join us on the trails of East Tennessee and discover what God may reveal when we slow down together.
Fill out the form below to sign up. We will contact you with details.
Eremos Half Day Hike Information Form
Experience the Wilderness
Not sure where to start?
Start simple.
Half-Day Hikes are the most accessible entry into Eremos. From there, each step offers more time, more simplicity, and more space to pay attention to God on the trail.
You don’t need to choose perfectly. You only need to begin.
Eremos is here to help