Oregon Ridge Park 5 Miler Hike Alongside Beautiful Streams

This hike will allow us to see scenic trails along with getting the benefits of fresh air and exercise. We will start @ 5:50 pm with a medium pace, which will our team to stay together and have ample time to appreciate beautiful natural surroundings. Definitely bring a great attitude and come with water. This hike is cross posted with other meetup groups.

PLEASE READ detailed information below (Thanks!).

OREGON RIDGE PARK has 1,043-acres. It features walking and hiking trails, nice waterways, nature center, picnic and recreation areas and a lodge.

NOTE: There are a few fun hills (Estimated - Elevation Gain @ 560 feet), and some stream crossings. Terrain is mostly hard packed trail with some grounds encompassing tree roots and rocks. This is a hike for those who hike or walk at least 10 miles per week - and please RSVP only if you can maintain a medium pace and navigate through stream crossings & up and down hills - THANKS.

SUGGESTED HIKING MATERIALS:

• Long hiking pants, long sleeve shirt, hiking shoes or hiking boots. However, trail running shoes or sneakers with treads can work.
• Hiking/trekking poles (optional).
• 2 liters of water
• Insect repellant
• Sunscreen.

WHERE TO MEET:

• At 5:50 p.m., meet at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center parking lot. Use address: 13589 Kurtz Ln, Cockeysville, MD 21030.
• Use coordinates 39.49380432220394, -76.6904220644396 or click here .

RSVP GUIDELINE: Only RSVP if you intend to make the hike a priority, not just an option. Specifically, it is Not fair to take a confirmed spot, then cancel less than 48 hours in advance, limiting your Hiking Around Baltimore members' in “waitlist” status the potential to participate! We assess late cancellations and no shows in determining participation for future events.

WHY WE VOLUNTEER: Your organizers are volunteers and we are sharing our passion for the outdoors. We organize events for fun, to socialize, get exercise, experience nature and meet cool new people. No bad attitudes please. :)

For any last minute concerns, call (240) 745-5093‬.

BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT, YOU AGREE TO THE LIABILITY WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS - click HERE (revision 12/1/22). PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE RSVP'ING.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES

• This event is limited to members who have been vaccinated for COVID-19.
• If you don't feel well, have a cough or cold, or may have been exposed to any type of flu in the last 14 days, please stay home.

Thank you for your cooperation and please be safe!