New Year's Eve Holiday Hustle

TYPE: Holiday Urban Hike | PACE: Fitness/Conversational | TERRAIN: Multi-use paths, sidewalks | DISTANCE: Approx. 10 miles

Walk Description: Let's hustle our way into the new year, burn some holiday calories, and rev up our energy for a fabulous 2024 on this 10-mile New Year's Eve urban hike along Boulder's beautiful greenway system! Here's a link to the map for this walk: https://caltopo.com/m/37N56. And here is the link to my website, where you can view, download and print the turn-by-turn directions: http://tinyurl.com/5888j8b8

Schedule & Planning: We will meet in the parking lot at Valmont City Park, south of the intersection of Valmont and Airport Road. We will start walking no later than 10:05 am and finish by about 2:00 pm. PLEASE CARPOOL or park up Airport Road along the street if parking is not available at the park.

Walking Movement Leader: Darcy Kitching started volunteering with the Boulder Ramblers in 2015. She is the author of "The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder." You can reach Darcy at (720) 805-8293 or besturbanhikesboulder@gmail.com.

Trip Notes:
~ We will begin walking at 10:05, so please arrive on time.
~ You MUST have the route map and turn-by-turn directions handy, as this is a mostly self-guided experience. Go to this website to view, download and print: http://tinyurl.com/5888j8b8
~ Be sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, sun protection and wear appropriate gear/clothing for the season.
*** If it's icy/snowy, pack shoe traction (such as YakTrax, SnowTrax, or other light cleats - NOT Microspikes). We'll be walking on mostly paved surfaces. Bring trekking poles for added stability and support.
~ No dogs on this one, please.

Release of Liability: By signing up for this walk, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being throughout the event. This is a volunteer-led experience. Volunteers are not liable for any injury or illness that may happen during the event or that results from participating in this event. Please take good care to only sign up for walks or hikes that are within your skill level and comfort. As always, have fun and be safe!