Wednesday 10am hike at Tatum Park

This is one of my favorite parks! The plan is to do about 6 miles on the trails at Tatum Park - at a mostly BRISK (3 mph) pace - goal is to finish in about 2 hours. Please know your abilities! Our insurance covers you if you can maintain the advertised pace and stay between the leader and sweep. On this hike: Expect some flat - but mostly rolling to hilly terrain - with a couple of longer, steeper hills! Trails vary from dirt single track to some that allow side-by-side hiking. Plenty of woods, open fields and long range views. Also plenty of wildlife, wild blooms, wild mushrooms - depends on the weather and season. Beautiful mature hardwood forests. The trails here have a number of areas of uneven terrain and tree roots, so: Hiking boots/shoes are strongly suggested. Poles if you think you’ll need them. Things to bring: Water, bug spray, sun protection, layered clothing. We will meet in the parking area off Holland Road - 144 Holland Road, Middletown, close to the Holland Activity Center (restrooms). Please arrive at least a few to 15 minutes early: To sign in, gear up, use restroom, meet others, hear safety talk. I’ll be next to my White Subaru Crosstrek, with black roof and kayak rack.