Betsy Levin Memorial Hike, 5-6 Moderate Miles

## Details

This hike is in honor of the late Betsy Levin, who passed on July 4, 2023. Betsy was a truly remarkable individual (law school dean, Presidential Fellow during the Carter administration (she considered being called "woke" a compliment), world traveler, Shakespeare afficianado, opera lover, strong hiker and snow drop admirer) and friend. We planted some snow drops for her memory in an off-the-beaten-path area of the park last fall and are hoping to see them emerging on a short side-trip during this hike.

The hike is expected to be about 5 - 6 miles in length with several hundred feet of elevation gain. We'll aim for a walking speed of about 2.0 to 2.5 MPH. If you haven't completed a similar hike recently, please don't sign up for this hike. The Mountain Club offers several hikes of varying difficulty each week.

The trails are normally in good shape but expect rocky and rooty sections with mud. There are several usually modest stream crossings. Waterproof boots are highly recommended. We'll have a snack break abut half-way through the hike with an optional brown bag lunch after the hike.

Here's where we'll step-off: 39.299, -76.839, on the east side of the school building. There's a large parking lot associated with the school so parking shouldn't be a problem.

You can see some photos from our last hike here: https://www.meetup.com/mountain-club-of-maryland-meet-up-group/events/306512643/?eventOrigin=group_calendar

The weather forecast is promising at the moment but watch your email and this posting for updates.

Here's a link to the weather forecast.
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/md/ellicott-city/21041?cm_ven=localwx_10day

By registering for this hike, you agree to the following waiver of liability:
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By requesting to join this hike, you acknowledge that, despite the above precautions, it is not possible to eliminate all risk of exposure to CO-VID, and that you accept this risk and waive any claims against The Patapsco Hikers, its volunteers, council, or other hike participants in the event of possible exposure. By participating in any activity of The Patapsco Hikers, you acknowledge the risks involved in hikes, trail work, and other outdoor activities, and you agree to assume those risks and to not hold the Patapsco Hikers or its leaders responsible for any injuries, or claims.
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For liability reasons, you MUST have a "Yes" RSVP to attend this hike (recommended) or sign a liability waiver on-site (not recommmended).

Note that we do not wait for latecomers so please plan ahead.

Mountain Club hike leaders have priority status for placement. If there's a waiting list, RSVPs will be awarded in order of signup.

MCOM hike leaders Come hike with us. It's good for your heart and good for your soul! Hike more and you'll worry less!