Durham forest hike

Hello hikers! 👋

This event is for those interested in a longer winter hike of approximately 20–23 km on Tuesday, January 20.

The route is scenic and varied, featuring rolling hills and changing landscapes including open meadows, dense forest sections, and a few road crossings along the way. It’s a beautiful trail that offers a little bit of everything.

Hike plan:
We’ll aim to take one longer rest break around the 12–13 km mark at a nice viewpoint, where we can relax, enjoy some snacks, and recharge before continuing. Short 5-minute breaks can be taken as needed throughout the hike.

What to bring

• Plenty of water (around 1.5 L recommended)
• Snacks
• Sunglasses or glare protection
• Microspikes for hiking shoes, if you have them (recommended for winter conditions)

What to wear
I personally found this short YouTube video helpful for winter hiking attire:
https://youtube.com/shorts/HnVTzOv5CWM?si=Q9kFGnlKm_lp6ilS

Expected hike conditions

• Temperature: approximately -12°C to -18°C
• Wind: 10–24 km/h, with gusts up to 50 km/h (generally much calmer within the forest)
• Snow depth: up to 19 cm

Notice : latest start time will be 7:35am and we might not wait for everyone. Please be on time

Please come prepared for winter conditions and a longer distance. Looking forward to hiking together and enjoying the trai!