LAKEPORT, Calif. — Hospice Services of Lake County is presenting the sixth annual Hike for Hospice, a fundraising and friend-raising event, on Saturday, June 12, at Highlands Springs Park near Lakeport.

It’s time to lace up those shoes and enjoy a leisurely walk in a beautiful country setting; or for the more serious hiker, a rigorous trek and longer trail is an option.

Participating is free, easy and fun for the whole family or a group of friends while supporting a great cause.

Individuals who want to participate may preregister online at www.lakecountyhospice.org, pick up a registration form at one of the Hospice thrift stores located in Middletown, Clearlake or Lakeport, or contact Hospice to have a registration form mailed.

Hikers are encouraged to donate to Hospice as part of their hiking experience and many participants ask for sponsorships from friends and family to help raise funds. Participants with a minimum donation of $25 will receive an event T-shirt.

On the day of the hike, registration and check-in is from 8 to 9 a.m. at the picnic area near the reservoir.

Hikers taking the 4.5-mile route will start at 8:15 a.m., with 3-milers starting at 8:30 a.m., and the 1- and 2-mile hikers hit the trail at 9:15 a.m.

In the tradition of past Hike for Hospice events, hikers are encouraged to form or join teams. Creative apparel is highly encouraged. Solo hikers are welcome.

When hikers return, the fun continues with refreshments, music, and awards. Prizes will be presented for individual hikers and teams for most money raised and most creative attire.

Highland Springs Park is located at 3600 E. Highland Springs Road in Lakeport, off of Highway 29 past the Lampson Field Airport.

Donations from this event help provide care to residents of Lake County in their last months of life and the organization’s Wings of Hope grief counseling services for children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one.

For more information, to register to hike or to sponsor a hiker, go to www.lakecountyhospice.org, call 707-263-6270, Extension 112, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..