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Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Phillip Baraona, Milan Rancic
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001Boc1
Audience: Adults

Description: Join us for a scenic hike along the Blue Hills Skyline Trail. We will meet at Skyline trailhead at Quincy (Willard St), hike along the Skyline trail to Great Blue Hill and back to the trailhead. We will cover over 11.5 miles with approximately 2700 feet of elevation gain. This route has many ascents and descents over rocky and rooty terrain. We will travel at a pace of 2 mph, taking water/nutrition/layering/bio breaks as needed. We will also take a break for a brief lunch.
The hike is rated as vigorous due to the terrain, elevation and distance. Please apply for this hike only if you are physically prepared for the challenge. This is not a beginner hike. All participants will be screened before approval to determine suitability. You should be fit and/or have done a hike of similar distance and elevation gain in the last few months in order to join the hike.
This trip will run rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe (e.g., severe weather). In the event of dangerous conditions, the trip will be cancelled.
A detailed information sheet will be sent to all approved participants several days before the event.
Hike Start Time: We will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and introductions.
What to Bring:
Backpack 2.5 liters of water and snacks Sturdy hiking boots/shoes or trail runners Weather-appropriate layered clothing Bug spray Sweat towel and sunscreen Lunch on the trail Trail snacks Personal first aid kit recommended Trekking poles optional but encouraged for uneven terrain

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!

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