Aug 9, 9 AM ~ Chimborazo Park to the State Capital Hike

*Anticipated Weather on Hike Day

We plan to pack a lot of sights and sounds into this 3.5 mile hike. This is an urban hike with no requirement to be able to ford a stream, or possess the ability to recognize toxic plants, negotiate rocks, roots, fallen trees, damp trail conditions, stairs, steep ascents, vines, low hanging branches, culverts, uncertain footing on hills, reptiles, spider webs, scorpions, birds of prey, or migratory waterfowl.
Meet at the Round House at Chimborazo Park (see photo) and take a morning hike of approximately 3.5 miles from the site of Chimborazo Hospital to the Sub Rosa Bakery, St John's Chruch, Jefferson Park, the C & O Tunnel entrance, Main Street Station, the Capital, the Poe Museum, the Capital Trail, the Great Shiplock Park, Libby Hill Park and finally back to Chimborazo Park.
If you are unfamiliar with the meet up location, add a few minutes to your travel schedule so you won't get left behind.
If you don't have a clue about the location of Chimorazo Park, click on the link to "Chimborazo Park" located just above "How to Find Us" in the event description. An interactive map will be displayed and when "Directions" (on the left) is selected the best route from your current location to the Meet Up rendezvous spot will be revealed to you. Before the hike be sure to place anything that might invite theft in your trunk before you leave your car parked while you are hiking.
Participants should be able to maintain a pace of 2.5 miles per hour. On street parking is available but allow enough time to locate a space. Curbside parking is available adjacent to the park on streets too numerous to mention.
• What to bring
Water bottle, a cap, visor or bonnet, clothing appropriate for the season, aspirin,* sun block*, insect repellent, pepper spray, band aids, & practical footwear.
• Availability of Restroom facilities is limited so manage your pre-hike liquid consumption wisely.