Hike Browning Mill Pond Area of Arcadia

Before signing up for this event, please read and understand the entire Write-Up and the Liability Waiver. By signing up for this event you agree to the terms of the write-up and the waiver. Please sign-up only if you are sure that you can attend.

COVID-19 Instructions: Do not attend a hike if you or a person with whom you have been in close contact have tested positive for COVID-19 or has been experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.

Event Rating: Level 2+
(suggested for members who have previously done a Level 2 hike)
Distance: ~7 Miles
Time Duration: ~3.5 Hours
Blaze Orange: Not Required

Description:
This hike is made up of a section of the Arcadia Trail, the Browning Mill Pond Trail, and other trails north of Browning Mill Pond. Most of the hike is on single-track woodland trails typical of Arcadia. There are some small hills and the trails are sometimes rocky.
With the rocky trails, a pair of hiking boots is strongly suggested. As always bring sufficient water (1 liter required) and snacks along for the hike.

Directions:
From Providence: Take I-95 south to exit 5A, (Rt. 102 south). At the merge of Rt. 102 and Rt. 3, take Rt. 3 south. Continue on Rt. 3 south for another mile to the next stop light at the intersection of Rt. 3 and Rt. 165. Turn right at the stop light onto Rt. 165 west. Follow Rt. 165 west for about 1.5 miles, and take a left onto Arcadia Road. Follow Arcadia Road for about 2.0 miles. Browning Mill Pond and the large dirt parking area will be on your right.

It is called the Browning Mill Pond Lower Lot in Google Maps. Here is a Google Maps link

Liability Waiver
As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity, you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at www.hikesafe.com; the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons. The RIHC will not be held responsible for any COVID-19 issues including but not limited to the transmission of the disease, the cost of medical treatment, and/or death.

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