Winter Tuesday Morning Blue Hills Conditioning Hike Series # 1
Details
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Diane Simms, Tracy Hawes, Paul Brookes
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN0000021fXp
Audience: Adults
Description: Please join us for our Winter conditioning hike series in the Blue Hills. The series will run weekly every Tuesday morning from December 23 through March 17. This series will be designed for intermediate and advanced hikers who are looking to maintain their conditioning level. Participants should be in good shape with recent hiking experience. You can expect the hikes to be about 4 hours and approximately 6-8 miles with an elevation gain ranging from 1,400-1,800 feet . The pace will be based on trail conditions but aiming for 1.5 - 2 mph, a bit faster on flat to low grade surfaces and a bit slower when ascending/descending steep inclines. The routes will include uneven terrain, rock scrambles and ledges in the Blue Hills. The specifics including the meeting location and route will be notified to the participants a few days before the hike. The leader may alter the route the day of the hike based on trail conditions.
Participants should bring sturdy footwear, a backpack, layered clothing suitable for hiking in the winter, traction devices, rain gear, at least 2 liters of water, a lunch or snacks and sun block. Trekking poles are optional but recommended. Meet up time is 9:30 am and end time is around 2PM. Registration is required for each weekly hike but you are not required to attend each session. The hike is open to everyone and you do not need to be a member of AMC to participate. However, on-line registration is required.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!