Pachaug Trail 8 miles LEVEL 3

Experience level: physically fit and used to rocky climbs. This will not be a stroll, but a solid-paced exercise hike.

Bring water! Wear hiking boots or trail shoes. Wicking gear only (no jeans, no cotton).

Blaze Orange - NOT REQUIRED
January, February: YES – at least 200 sq in
March 1 – April 16: NO – but it never hurts!
April 17 – May 31: YES - at least 200 sq in
June, July, August, Sep 1-11: NO – but it never hurts!
Sep 12- November 30: YES - at least 200 sq in
Dec 1 - Dec 31: YES - at least 500 sq in
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PARKING:

We are starting 15 minutes early. DEM has been enforcing the "boaters-only" rule and I'd like to get all of us in the parking lot at the trailhead across the street. There is a small lot just down the street if we do have a bigger crowd.

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By attending this hike, you agree to Liability Disclaimer below.

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; the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(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.