About us
Leave your gripes, worries, and anxieties behind and let's go on a hike! This meetup is for folks who enjoy the outdoors and good company. Some hikes are hard, some are pretty easy. Read more about us here in this recent article in Cary Magazine.
Please know your limitations and come ready to have a good time. If you would like a hike you don't see posted, let me know! You can read about local and regional hikes on my hiking blog : [Idratherwalk.com](http://eepurl.com/dwb3pr).
Also, we can always use some new hike and event leaders - message me if you think this is something you'd like to do.
Happy hiking! LJ
Upcoming events
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Tues 4/7 hike @ Umstead - Co Mill & Sycamore (8-9mi) - 9am
Umstead Park - Reedy Creek Entrance, 2100 North Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC, USLets go on a long morning hike Tuesday!
NOTE the 9am start
We'll hike half of the 6mi Co Mill loop, crossing the stone bridge at halfway to get on the Sycamore trail and add 2.5-3 miles from that trail. We'll make a crazy 8 loop and end up hiking back on the other end of Co Mill to finish with a total of 8-9 miles.
If you want a shorter hike, just doing the 6mi Co Mill Trail would be your option.
Come prepared to hike at a brisk 3-3.5 mph pace, with a few short breaks at road crossings. (Hiking pace is important for timing - to estimate return to the trailhead - and to provide the level of exercise you're looking for. If you're unsure of your pace, read how to figure it out here: https://idratherwalk.com/hiking-tips-beginners/.
Meet at the Reedy Creek entrance of Umstead off of Harrison Ave, at the stairs near the restroom building.
NOTE: Drizzling I will hike, pouring rain, I will not. If required for any reason, I'll cancel by 8am.
Take I-40 to exit 287, Harrison Ave, head north (left on Harrison if you are heading east on I-40, right on Harrison if you were heading west on I-40). Go straight into the parking lot.
Wear the proper attire, bring water, snacks, etc. No small children please, but well-behaved dogs are welcome - must be on a leash and the leash in your hand, per park rules. If I've forgotten anything, please email me.
To read more about this and other local hikes and parks, check out my blog at https://www.idratherwalk.com.
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Fri 4/10, 9am Umstead, 6-9mi Lobolly to Schenck Forest
Umstead Park - Reedy Creek Entrance, 2100 North Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC, USLOBLOLLY TO SCHENCK FOREST - - NOTE: HIKE STARTS AT 9AM
Lets go on a long morning hike on Friday! Meet at the Reedy Creek entrance of Umstead State Park off of Harrison Ave. (Cross-posted with Raleigh Recreational hikers.)
Come prepared to hike BRISKLY at a 3-3.5 mph pace. Trail will be mostly shady, and we may modify the pace due to trail or weather conditions.
The shorter option 6.5ish mi Loblolly hike will take 1.5-2 hours, and adding on a portion of Schenk to make the full hike of 8-9 miles will add another hour. We should finish the whole thing by 11:30-12 noon at the latest.
If it is drizzly and overcast in the morning, I will still hike, pouring rain, no. If needed I will cancel by 8:00am, so watch for that.
Take I-40 to exit 287, Harrison Ave, head north (left on Harrison if you are heading east on I-40, right on Harrison if you were heading west on I-40). Go straight into the parking lot.
Meet by the sign with maps on the right side of the parking lot near the Loblolly trailhead. I will be there right at meetup time.
Wear the proper attire, bring water, snacks etc. Sadly, no dogs are allowed in Schenk Forest. No small children please. If I've forgotten anything, please email me.
Check out my blog at https://idratherwalk.com to read about local hikes and other outdoor adventures. If you'd like to get new blog posts sent to your inbox, click here.
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