Hike the Howard County Conservancy Trails

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

PSA: Be sure to check this page the night before and the morning of the hike for potential updates and changes.

DESCRIPTION:
Situated on 232 acres of rolling hills with a variety of habitats, Mount Pleasant 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 MPH
• The pace will allow for a few breaks to hydrate, observe the views, take photos, and visit the owls/goats/chickens/other interesting things on the property
• One dog (Zora) willl be joining us.

DEPARTURE: We'll start at 9:00AM; please allow ample travel and preparation time as we all 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. Don't forget your bug spray and water. :)

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! By attending this walk/hike, you agree to the content contained in this document.