Oregon Ridge Park - Baltimore County MD: 6 Miler Moderately Strenuous Hike

This hike will allow us to see scenic trails along with getting the benefits of fresh air and exercise. We will start @ 9:15 am with a medium pace, which will our team to stay together and have ample time to appreciate beautiful natural surroundings. Definitely bring a great attitude and come with water. This hike is cross posted with other meetup groups.

PLEASE READ detailed information below (Thanks!).

OREGON RIDGE PARK has 1,043-acres. It features walking and hiking trails, nice waterways, nature center, picnic and recreation areas and a lodge.

NOTE: There are a few hills (Estimated - Elevation Gain @ 950 to 1000 feet), and some stream crossings. Terrain is mostly hard packed trail with some grounds encompassing tree roots and rocks. This is a hike for those who hike or walk at least 10 miles per week - and please RSVP only if you can maintain a medium pace and navigate through stream crossings & up and down hills - THANKS.

SUGGESTED HIKING MATERIALS:

• Long hiking pants, hiking shoes or hiking boots are highly recommended. However, trail running shoes or sneakers with treads can work.
• Hiking/trekking poles (optional).
• 2 liters of water
• Insect repellant
• Sunscreen.

WHERE TO MEET:

• Meet at the at the Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre parking lot, 13403 Beaver Dam Rd · Cockeysville, MD.
• Use coodinates 39.49207698973582, -76.68080536441782 or click here .

WHY WE VOLUNTEER: Your organizers are volunteers and we are sharing our passion for the outdoors. We organize events for fun, to socialize, get exercise, experience nature and meet cool new people. No bad attitudes please. :)

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By attending this hike, I acknowledge that hiking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to myself up to and including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. These can be caused by slipping or falling off rocks due to loss of balance or lack of coordination; twisting ankles on rocks, brush, limbs, or ice; Acts of nature such as rock falls, inclement weather, lightning, strong wind, extreme temperatures; drownings in rivers, streams, or other bodies of water; drinking unfiltered contaminated water or becoming dehydrated; succumbing to heat exhaustion; getting bit or stung by venomous reptiles, animals, or insects; and my own or other’s negligent or risky behaviors. This list is not exhaustive nor is it inclusive of all risks. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the “Active Adventures” meetup group’s leadership as well as the designated hike leaders for this hike.