Diamond Hill-West State Park, Cumberland, RI

NOTE: Rhode Island Hiking Club Meetup events are only open to RIHC members who have RSVPed successfully to this event in Meetup.

Blaze Orange is required.

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 Liability Waiver.

Hike difficulty; Level 3 (Moderate) recommended for those who have completed a level 2 hike. We will hike at a steady pace (2-2.5 mph) with few stops.

Duration - 3 Hrs.
Event Level - 3 due to distance and terrain
Distance - 6 miles +- with few stops at a steady pace
Hunter Orange - Required (hunting is allowed here)

Description of Levels and Q/A

We will be hiking in the State Park behind the Ice Cream Machine, across the street from the Town of Cumberland park and ball fields.

Few people are aware that across the road from the well known former Diamond Hill ski area is a large public access property with many trails ideal for hiking. There are many interesting features including ledges, old stone foundations, marshy areas, old cemeteries...basically all you can hope for to make it a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. The terrain is typical woodland with rocky and root lined paths, there are some wider trails with loose rock. Although mountain bikers have discovered it as evidenced by some elaborate ramp constructions, there is plenty of space for all to enjoy.
More information on Diamond hill State Park

The trails are not well marked so hopefully we don't get lost. Ha!

Bring plenty of water, a snack, bug spray, waterproof shoes, and dress appropriately with multiple layers for the weather, while avoiding cotton. Ticks are still present so please plan accordingly.

Directions:
The parking area for Diamond Hill State Park will be on your Left next to address 4174 Diamond Hill rd. We will meet in the parking lot. If you reach the Ice Cream Machine, you went too far.

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 (http://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 any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons. RIHC will not be held responsible for any implications of COVID-19 including and not limited to the transmission, spread, death due to any circumstance.

Safety First!