Sun 7/13 hike @ Umstead - Co Mill & Sycamore (8-9mi) - 8:30am

Lets beat the heat with a morning hike Sunday!

NOTE the 8:30am 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 9-ish 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.