Let's Hike....

Easy Pace walk around perimeter of park on the Hawk Ridge Trail. . We will meet in upper parking lot (see photo with Blue X - Follow yellow road) which is just past the 25 MPH sign at the top of the hill. We will walk the trail clockwise around the park due to Covid rules. It is about 4.1 miles and should take 1:45 hours. We are limiting the size to 15 people because of Covid precautions. If you have Covid symptoms please don't show up. Wearing a mask is a good idea. I'll probably schedule this again on future Tuesdays and Thursdays, and may alternate parks in the West County area. You MUST Bring Water on our hikes, or you can't hike with us. We will be careful maintaining distances from each other. Some of us are in the high risk age group. https://www.stlouisco.com/Parks-and-Recreation/Trails/Queeny-Trails The attached trail map indicates that the trail must be traveled clockwise due to Covid. Please keep RSVP's current. The Let's Hike Leadership team is going to enforce its no-show rule because of Covid limitations of attendance size of 10 people max. Some of us bring chairs and beverages/snacks to socialize after the hikes while we cool down.

This trail is located within the ‘upper’ section of Creve Coeur Park. The Bootlegger's Run trail is now about 5 miles in length, with several interesting features including multiple ravine crossing sand switchbacks turns. The trail is has moderate elevation change and goes through lots of growth trees. Please be prompt. We leave at exactly at 9:00 am. Bring water, bug repellent, and sturdy walking shoes. Hiking Poles for those who used them recommended.

Easy Pace walk around perimeter of park on the Hawk Ridge Trail. . We will meet in upper parking lot (see photo with Blue X - Follow yellow road) which is just past the 25 MPH sign at the top of the hill. We will walk the trail clockwise around the park due to Covid rules. It is about 4.1 miles and should take 1:45 hours. We are limiting the size to 15 people because of Covid precautions. If you have Covid symptoms please don't show up. Wearing a mask is a good idea. I'll probably schedule this again on future Tuesdays and Thursdays, and may alternate parks in the West County area. You MUST Bring Water on our hikes, or you can't hike with us. We will be careful maintaining distances from each other. Some of us are in the high risk age group. https://www.stlouisco.com/Parks-and-Recreation/Trails/Queeny-Trails The attached trail map indicates that the trail must be traveled clockwise due to Covid. Please keep RSVP's current. The Let's Hike Leadership team is going to enforce its no-show rule because of Covid limitations of attendance size of 10 people max. Some of us bring chairs and beverages/snacks to socialize after the hikes while we cool down.

SPECIAL POLICY FOR SAFETY: WEAR A MASK ON BREAKS. WHILE HIKING KEEP 15 FEET APART. LIMIT OF 15 PEOPLE. NO GUESTS. (MEETUP RULE) WHAT IS IT: Fun 5.3 miles on the popular Clark Trail. (It's popular but it does have some hills. You will sweat!) It's a night hike, something a bit different. YOU WILL DEFINITELY NEED A HEADLIGHT OR FLASHLIGHT WITH FRESH BATTERIES. IF IT IS COLD YOU MAY NEED EXTRA BATTERIES OR A SECOND LIGHT. We'll hike at about 3 mph (20 minutes per mile). This is not a hike for beginners. WHAT TO BRING: Dress for the weather. Wear hiking shoes, trail runners, or boots, no open toed sandals. There are roots and rocks and steps Remember to bring water. Wear micro-spikes if it is icy and insulated boots if it is cold enough. ********************************** For general information on COLD WEATHER HIKING: https://americanhiking.org/resources/cold-weather-hiking/ *********************************** SPECIAL NOTE: (It's good headlight etiquette to not shine your light in people's eyes. It temporarily blinds them and that is most inconvenient when hiking a trail at night. 😩 Turn it off or look down when you are talking to them. Don't worry if you forget. We all forget sometimes.) WHERE & WHEN TO MEET: We'll meet in the trailhead parking lot at 6:20 and start hiking on time at 6:30. ------------------------Please keep your RSVP up to date!-------------------