Summer Tuesday Morning Blue Hills Conditioning Hike #1
Details
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Madelyn Atwood, Joseph D'Amore, Paul Brookes
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000018sXJ
Audience: Adults
Description: Please join us for our Summer Conditioning Hike Series in the Blue Hills. This 16-week series will run every Tuesday morning from June 2nd through September 17th. This series is designed for intermediate and advanced hikers who are looking to maintain or enhance their conditioning level. Participants should be in good physical condition with recent hiking experience that includes elevation. You can expect the hikes to be about 4 hours and approximately 6-8 miles with an elevation gain ranging from 1,200-1,800 feet (elevation gain will progress throughout the series). The pace will average around 2mph but will be faster on flat to low grade surfaces and a bit slower when ascending/descending steep inclines. Difficulty level is on the more challenging end of moderate. The routes will include uneven terrain, rock scrambles and ledges in the Blue Hills. One difference between this series and the Spring Conditioning Series is that weather will be closely monitored by the leaders. When weather forecasts predict above 80F weather, we will reserve the right to change the hike to one off the skyline and into the wooded areas. In this case, the distance of the hike may be the conditioning aspect of the hike, rather than the elevation. Safety is our first priority, FUN is our second!
Participants should bring sturdy footwear, a backpack, layered clothing suitable for hiking in the spring, rain gear, at least 2 liters of water , a lunch or snacks and sun block. Trekking poles are optional but recommended. Ticks are out so cool, long sleeved tops and long pants are recommended. Circle-Up time is 9:45am and end time is around 2:00pm, but may be as late as 2:15. Online registration is required for each weekly hike, but you are not required to attend each session. The hike is open to everyone 18 or older and you do not need to be a member of AMC to participate.
The exact starting location along with a detailed information sheet with all of the specifics will be sent to registered hikers several days prior to the actual hike.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!