Hike the Howard County Conservancy Trails

Hike Location:
Howard County Conservancy - Mt. Pleasant Location
10520 Old Frederick Rd
Woodstock, MD 21163

Public Service Announcement: The hike is on!

DESCRIPTION:
Situated on 232 acres of rolling hills with a variety of habitats, the Howard County Conservancy is ideally suited for nature study and exploration. The Mount Pleasant location nestles in the beautiful Patapsco Valley and is home to more than 140 species of birds and wildlife.

• This is a 3+/- mile hike on natural trails
• It's generally considered an easy route
• It takes about 1.5-2 hours to complete at an average pace of 2 1/2 miles per hour with a few breaks to hydrate, observe the views, and visit the owls/goats/chickens/other interesting things on the property
• The pace will allow for a few quick photos along the way
• Dogs are welcome, and must be on a leash

DEPARTURE: We'll start at 9:00AM; please allow ample travel and preparation time as we strive to be considerate of everyone's shared time.

CLOTHING: Weather-appropriate clothing and walking shoes/boots are highly recommended. You may also wish to bring your hiking poles/walking stick.

MEETING LOCATION: We'll meet in the main parking lot.

RSVP PROTOCOLS:

• Only sign up if 100% you're serious about attending this hike. Spaces are limited and, when you cancel less than 48 hours in advance, you may keep other members from attending!
• Only attend the hike if your RSVP is confirmed (you'll be turned away if your name is not listed on the "Going" tab).
• Change your RSVP to "Not Going" if you can no longer attend

MEMBER PROFILE PHOTOS: To participate in our events, you must display a recent member photo on your profile.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

• Please refrain from moving ahead of the hike leader or falling too far behind, as we're unable to move at your pace or provide directions
• If you find the hike pace unworkable, please feel free to separate from the group and continue on your own
• Most of all, we look forward to hiking together!

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IMPORTANT GENERAL NOTES:
We welcome all to join us; our group creates judgment-free events. We hope you share our love of hiking and the outdoors. We like having fun while meeting great new people. Good attitudes are a must! Lastly, always be attentive while conducting yourself in a safe manner. By attending these hikes, you accept any and all risks of participating in outdoor activities.