Monday Meander Hike #14 - Easy 3 - 4 miles - Cromwell Valley Park
Details
Please note the new parking area and meeting place!
Join me for a short hike at Cromwell Valley Park, my favorite local park. This will be the first hike I'm leading following surgery a few weeks ago, so it will be easygoing! I look forward to seeing familiar faces again and meeting new people.
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.
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!
NEW 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. The Willow Grove entrance is closed until further notice due to construction.
The new paved parking area at Sherwood House is open! Once you drive through the white gates, turn right at the fork (don't turn left to enter the grass lot) and follow the loop road to the white farmhouse. I'll be on the far right end of the parking area. Please see the posted image for the meeting location.
HIKE DETAILS:
- 3 to 4 miles, 400 - 600 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.
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.