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Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Meredith Kraner, Anna Goodheart, Chao Xie
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001539Z
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Spring has arrived and it is time to get those hiking legs back into shape for the season! This is a hike with the 20's and 30's group within AMC dedicated to encouraging people in their 20's and 30's to enjoy the outdoors.
We will complete portions of the Skyline and red dot trails for a total of 6 miles with 1500 ft of elevation gain over roughly 5 hours at a moderate pace (1.5 to 2 mph). This includes summiting Buck Hill, and Great Blue Hill where Elliot Tower is located. On a clear day, we will see views of the Boston skyline and surrounding area. There will be a 360 degree view at the top of Buck Hill. Participants should expect some rough, rocky terrain.
Note that Chao will be assisting with carpooling (carpooling information will be shared with confirmed participants). He is not helping to lead this trip.
Gear Please note that the trail at this time of the year can be muddy. For these reasons, we recommend participants wear hiking boots.
Important items (required) Hiking boots or trail runners with traction sole. Water bottles/containers, hydration bladder At least 2 liters of water Multiple layers of non-cotton clothing A change of dry clothes (if needed on the trail or for after the hike) Rain gear (mandatory rain jacket) Lunch and high energy snacks Flashlight / headlamp with extra batteries Personal medications: For example, an inhaler (asthma), Epi-pen (allergies), ibuprofen, etc. Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, etc) Backpack big enough to hold all of your items Recommended: Camera Trekking poles Bandana Map and compass Personal first aid kit Whistle Carpool We will send out a google sheet to help coordinate carpool for which we will pre-populate using the questions at registration. As a common courtesy, please reach out to participants offering rides as far in advance of the trip as possible. This is so participants looking for rides have enough time to arrange logistics with those offering to drive. We encourage carpooling because it is fun and it helps the environment. We suggest that carpoolers meet at a central location (i.e. a train station) to minimize driving if many people have to be picked up.
Map You can find the official map here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/blue-hills-trail-map-guide/download
Weather We will be monitoring the weather as the day of the hike approaches. If the weather dictates a cancellation or postponement, we will send an email by 4pm the day before. NOAA Forecast

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