Early Morning stroll around Gates Pond in Berlin, MA - Saturday June 21 @ 9 AM

This is a fun place to get out and walk in the morning. We will get an early start on Saturday before things warm up.

Gates Pond, located at the end of Taylor Road in Berlin Massachusetts, is an easy 2 mile loop around Hudson’s water reservoir. This is a popular place for locals to walk, bike, run, and fish year round often with dogs or children in tow. There is a dirt road that circles the pond that is plowed in the winter, muddy in the spring, and shaded by tall pines in the summer.

As for wildlife, there are some migratory birds that use Gates as a resting spot during their travels. It’s not uncommon to see Canadian Geese, ducks, blue herons, and such enjoying the pond.

Meet at the parking lot at the end of Taylor Road at 9 AM

Note: You can do one or two loops depending on your energy level. The 2 hour time window represents one to 1 1/2 loops

Remember the rules
Feel free to bring a friend, but make sure they first join the group and sign up for the event. Please be on time so that everyone is ready to leave from the parking lot at 9 AM.
If you sign up for an event but will not be attending, change your response ASAP so that others can attend and we are not waiting for you.
Check Meetup for cancellations and changes in meeting times and locations before each event.
You are all adults and are expected to make decisions about your own safety and physical abilities.
Wear appropriate footwear and bring plenty of water. Move to the side for oncoming walkers on narrow trails.
If you decide to return to your car early or leave the group for any other reason, tell someone.
If you are struggling or need assistance, tell someone.
Be friendly. Be social. Have fun.
Extreme weather will cancel this event.
Safety Disclaimer
In registering for this event, you assume all risks when participating, certify that you are physically fit to participate, and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person. All participants must use care and good judgment, and must obey all instructions, rules, and regulations of the venue and local authorities.
Liability Waiver
As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at www.hikesafe.com(http://www.hikesafe.com/); the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.