Midday Summer Hike NCR Trail + Inverness Brewery

Meet at Paper Mill Road Parking Lot

### The Plan

12:00 PM – Meet & Mingle

• Quick introductions
• Icebreaker: "What's the weirdest thing you've ever seen on a trail?"

12:10 PM – Hike the NCR Trail
We'll hike a scenic out-and-back section of the NCR Trail (officially the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail), a mostly flat, shaded rail trail that follows the Gunpowder River. The trail is known for its easy terrain and beautiful scenery.

2:00ish PM – Post-Hike Brewery Adventure
Head to nearby brewery:

• Inverness Brewing — Great outdoor farm setting for a relaxed group hang.

### What to Bring

• Water
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Cash/card for food and drinks
• Phone for photo challenges

Trail: Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Suggested distance: 4–6 miles round trip for maximum socializing and minimum complaining.
This format tends to work well because it gives people a built-in activity (the hike) and then a relaxed social setting afterward where conversations can continue over food and drinks.