(S) After Work Hike - Paris Mountain - Sassafras Loop via Mountain Creek

Let's get our legs warmed up for bigger weekend hikes. Come join the club for a quick 4-5 mile hike at Paris Mountain State Park after work hours. The goal of the hike is to get in shape and train for longer hikes, so this one will move at an average pace of 2.5-3 miles per hour.

Consider it a cardio workout that beats going to the gym. We don't take breaks or take in views. We keep moving, so please be sure that you're able to keep up with the group and hike leader.

This hike will start at the park's main parking lot, across from Lake Placid. We'll take the Mountain Creek trail to the Sulphur Spring parking lot and then go for a lap around the Sassafras Mountain Loop. From there, we'll return the same way that we started.

Length: 5.1 miles
Elevation gain: 500 feet
Hike pace: 2.5-3 miles per hour
Hike leader: Damien