Into the Pachaug

Before attending this event, please read this entire write-up which contains all the information you will need. For your safety and enjoyment of this hike, for yourself and other attendees, be sure you have the physical capability, stamina, proper dress and equipment required to complete a challenging hike with this group. By signing up for this event you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the liability waiver included below.

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, or death to participants 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 any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, or death - including those caused by negligence 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.
Safety First!

All of the Pachaug, none of the Misery.
This hike will take us into the Pachaug State Forest, on a combination of dirt roads and single track trails. We'll be hiking over hilly terrain and rocky paths through the forest. Please be prepared with extra water for hydration, snacks, sun screen and insect repellent. Good hiking shoes are required, trekking poles if you use them.
I'll be bypassing Mt. Misery on this hike, but there's plenty of hills to get you pumped up.

Distance: 7 miles
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: 2 1/2, for terrain and distance.
Hunter Orange is Not required for this hike.