Cromwell Valley Park - Monday Meander Hike #7 - Easy 3 to 4 miles

Join me for a short hike at Cromwell Valley Park, my favorite local park! Let’s start the week with an energizing walk, immersed in nature, and shared with fellow nature-loving people. We’ll explore beautiful woodland trails, cross a few streams, and climb a hill or two - a nice challenge!

Meeting place: Cromwell Valley Park has two entrances. Please use the first entrance off Cromwell Bridge Road (if coming from the Beltway) - the Sherwood entrance (2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD 21234). Cromwell is undergoing construction, and the main parking areas are closed. Please park on the left just after driving through the white gates, and meet me at the notice board.

This is a regular hike - same place and time on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Distances will vary slightly, but generally expect 3 to 4 miles in about 2 hours. Join one or many!

HIKE DETAILS (please read carefully)

• 3 to 4 miles, about 500 ft elevation gain, 2 hours
• Pace: ~2.4 mph or so with several breaks.
• Please bring at least 16 oz of water.
• Please bring hiking poles if you find them helpful on hills and when crossing streams.
• Dogs: If you'd like to bring your dog(s), please let the group know in the comments (some hikers may prefer not to hike with or near dogs). Only one dog/dog family per hike, please.
• If bad weather or conditions require cancelling or rescheduling, I’ll post an update the evening before.

IMPORTANT
Please remember that you are responsible for your own safety. Hiking is an inherently risky outdoor activity, and while every reasonable precaution is taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, each participant is ultimately responsible for their own well-being.

Please come prepared with adequate water, appropriate footwear, and any necessary medications. If you have any questions or concerns about whether this outing is right for you, please don't hesitate to reach out beforehand. Please note that your hike leaders are volunteers and are not professionally trained guides.