Mercy Woods, Cumberland, RI / Moderate Hike

You must be a member of the Rhode Island Hiking Club and be on this Meetup event's Attending List to participate in this event.

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.

This event is for hikers with previous level 2 hikes.

Duration - 3 Hrs.
Event Level - 3 due to distance and terrain
Distance - 6 miles +- at a 2-2.5 mph pace with few stops
Hunter Orange - required
Micro spikes - in backpack

Description of Levels and Q/A
Please be aware ticks can still be active this time of year and remember to take precautions against them to protect yourself.

This 243 acre property is located in the northeast corner of Cumberland historically known as Grant's Mills, between Miscoe Lake and the Diamond Hill Reservoir. The Cumberland Land Trust has been working on creating new trails, blazing and improving the old trails, and now the property boasts a total of 5.7 miles of maintained and marked trails.
On this preserve you will walk through thick pine forests, climb moderately steep terrain, take in views of the reservoir as well as the back side of Diamond Hill. There are stone walls, interesting plant and wildlife, as well as open fields. There are wide trails as well as single track.
We will hike at a moderate, steady pace with few breaks. There may be a stream crossing or two. We will follow a section of the Warner Trail on this hike.

Bring plenty of water, a snack, bug spray, waterproof shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather, while avoiding cotton.
Printable maps can be found at: Map

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.

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