Kids Club: Goat Canyon play and picnic
An up-and-back walk into a rocky and boulder-filled valley to reach a spot with clear pools of water and patches of grass among the rocks.
Booking info
Sunday, July 24
¥380 / ¥340 for members / ¥180 for kids 6–12 / ¥150 for kids 4–5
Pay on the day of the hike. More about payments
The last kilometer of the hike up could be a bit tricky for under 5s who are walking, as it’s a little rocky with some small slopes to climb.
Important—bring your Health Kit/健康宝 app and covid test results, in case we’re asked to show those.
Hike a relatively easy 2–3km up ‘Goat Canyon’ to find a perfect outdoor play area: pools of clear water, large boulders, grassy areas, and a choice of sunny or shaded spots to set up for a picnic.
Kids club: relaxed outings for kids to enjoy some family time in nature. Best for ages 5–12. Younger children would need to be carried for most of the way on this hike.
Itinerary
| 08:30 | Driving to the hike, stopping for a bathroom break |
| 10:30 | Start walking, taking breaks on the way to the picnic spot |
| 12:00 | Picnic and time to play and explore |
| 13:30 | Start walking back down |
| 15:00 | Driving back, stopping for a bathroom break |
| 17:00 | Arrive at Lido, then on to Liangmaqiao |
Things to do
While there aren't specially structured activities this time, there are some fun things to do besides enjoying the views.
Paddle in the pools: There are several pools of water near the picnic area, and they're good for paddling. The water in the pools is cool and clear, and locals often hike up to fill up on drinking water.
Go looking for goats: Local shepherds often graze their goats in the canyon. Sometimes we find them on the way to the pools, sometimes a bit further up the valley.
Hike farther up the canyon: A trail continues up through a boulder-filled turn in the canyon (best for older kids who want more exercise).
Please contact us if you'd like more details about the plan.
Participation notes
Safety and supervision: we choose hikes that are not dangerous, and we’ll warn you about any parts of the hike that require extra attention. You’re responsible for watching your children. We’ll let you know where’s good to play.
Vehicle: all participants must wear seatbelts while in the vehicle. Ask us about bringing your car seat, as certain seats might not fit.
Weather: if the weather doesn’t look like fun, we’ll cancel or postpone the hike.
Food: bring your own picnic lunch. We’ll supply some snacks and water for you.
Because of the COVID-19 situation we have some extra terms and conditions for participation.
In particular:
- DO NOT participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of fever and/or have an elevated temperature, or have been in close contact with someone who was.
- DO NOT participate if you have not completed any required quarantine after your return to Beijing.
- You MUST agree to the mitigation and prevention measures outlined here and that Beijing Hikers will not be held responsible if any participants become sick.
Please read in full here: Operating hikes under COVID-19 precautions
