Please Join Us for a Hike on Ragged Mountain & a Bite to Eat!

🥾🌲 Join us for an adventure! 🌲🥾

📅 When: Sunday, March 23rd
📍 Where: Ragged Mountain Blue & Red Blazed Trail Loop, Berlin, CT
⏰ Meet-Up Time: 10:00 AM sharp (we hit the trail by 10:10!)

Get ready to hike or snowshoe your way through a 5.6-mile loop trail! 🗺️ Expect a moderately challenging route that'll take about 2 hours and 29 minutes ⏳—with a bonus stop for food after for those who want to hang! 🍴😋

🐾 Lucy’s Pro Tip: I (Jackie’s adventurous pup 🐶) insist on leading the pack, but don’t worry, we move at a pace that works for everyone.

Our mission:

• Enjoy nature therapy (hello, forest bathing!) 🌿
• Build confidence 💪
• Boost fitness 🚶‍♀️
• Create awesome connections 🤝

### 🧳 What to Bring:

🧥 Dress in layers & wear moisture-wicking base layers
🥾 Insulated, waterproof boots with great traction
🎿 Recommended: Microspikes & Trekking poles for icy spots
💧 Insulated water bottle (to keep it from freezing!)
🍫 High-energy snacks to fuel your journey
🕶️ Sunglasses & sunscreen
🐾 Friendly dogs welcome! (on a leash, please!)
More gear ideas? 📝 Check out this Winter Hiking Gear Guide: Link

### COVID Guidelines:

Carry a mask 😷—not required outdoors, but great to have just in case!
💌 Jackie’s Rule for the Day:
"No complaining until the hike is done." 😄 By then, you’ll feel so amazing there’s nothing to complain about! 🌟
Let's make this day one for the books! 📖

Can't wait to see your smiling faces and wagging tails! 🐕

📍 Trailhead Address: 437 West Ln, Berlin, CT 06037
RSVP with your good vibes and let’s hit the trail! 🚶‍♀️🌲✨

🌟 Meetup has increased its rates for running groups. Leading and organizing is a passion of mine, and I absolutely ❤️ doing it! While I’m not requiring a membership fee, I kindly ask for a $3️⃣ contribution per person for each hike 🥾. This will help cover my personal costs for managing the group and would be greatly appreciated 🙏. You can contribute at each hike you attend, or if it’s easier, feel free to Venmo me at @Jacqueline-Ross-39. Thank you for your support! 😊✨