6.5-7 miles BRISK FAST walk Monroe bike trail at Williamstown end (Owens Park)
Details
For this hike, we will head out from Owens Park in Williamstown (right next to the Williamstown HS). We will walk around the park trails a bit, then head over to the Monroe trail. This trail accommodates runners, walkers, and bike riders. There will be 1 major road crossing at Tuckahoe Road. Depending on conditions, I may go off on some side paths occasionally. The total distance will be around 6.5 to 7 miles, maybe longer if we feel up to exploring further. The pace will be a moderate pace at 19-21 minutes per mile or 3-3.25.
This is a brisk, fast, quick pace. Know your limits. If you can do 3 miles in 1 hour with no stopping, you will be fine. No scheduled breaks. This is more of a fitness hike than a casual stroll or a photography tour. Please know your abilities! Our insurance covers you if you can maintain the advertised pace and stay between the leader and sweep.
Please use any tick or insect prevention you feel comfortable with. Please also wear hats and sunglasses and have sufficient hydration.
Only paid members of OCSJ are allowed on hikes.
No pets are allowed.
Thankfully, there are bathrooms port a potties at the beginning.
Arrive at 845am. Plan to start on time at 9 am. There is plenty of parking in the lots. I will be beside a black Honda Pilot. I have a long blonde braid.
Will cancel by 7am for inclement weather.