Name: 🦌 The Wendell State Forest Trek 🥾
Start: 2024-09-22T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-22T16:00:00-04:00

We’ll hike an approximate 9+ mile loop-d-loop on a combination of roads and rocky trails for an overall elevation gain of at least 1200’+.

Note: this is not an event for beginner hikers. You know your limits. Please be in the physical condition necessary to complete the event as described.

Read up on this great park, and the M&M / New England Scenic Trails:

https://www.mass.gov/locations/wendell-state-forest

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacomet-Monadnock_Trail

https://newenglandtrail.org/

For those RSVPd YES for this event: so that you can receive event updates from me via email please make sure the following Meetup email settings are checked as ON ✅: EMail Updates -- Updates About Your Groups -- "Bay State Outdoor Trekkers"-- \*My RSVP is confirmed ✅\*, \*Changes to event time or location ✅\*, \*Event reminders ✅\*, and \*Event Updates from Organizers ✅\*. I send a night-before-the-event email with updates and reminders.

Trek Type: Loop-d-loop

Elevation Gain: 1200'+

Mileage: 9+ miles

Time: up to 6+ hours. So, what's the hurry?

Difficulty: Moderate

Limit: 12

This is a Moderate hike with a few ascents that may be difficult for inexperienced hikers. There will be several sections where we'll have an elevation gain of 300' or more in less than one mile. Difficulty ratings are based on elevation gain. Factor in your own ability and willingness to hike 9+ miles. Check out Difficulty Ratings at:

http://hikenewengland.com/LegendRating.html

Expect the duration of the hike to be up to six hours plus a four hour round-trip from eastern MA. This is a day trip. Plan your day accordingly.

DOGS 🐶 and GUESTS 👽 are not welcome on this hike or any other BSOT event. Have your guest first join the group, once they are a member they then can RSVP to this event. Only BSOT members are welcome on this event. No exceptions. Please observe these rules.

Covid-19 guidelines still apply! If you're not feeling well or exhibit any symptoms please see your doctor!

THE FINE PRINT: The Liability Waiver, The Hiker Responsibility Code, and Other Stuff: READ THEM AND MAKE ME HAPPY! 🤪

The Liability Waiver:

By clicking the "Yes" option on the RSVP link you are agreeing to the Liability Waiver as stated below:

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 have read and agree to adhere to the safety standards detailed @ http://www.hikesafe.com .

Remember: Your Event Organizers are volunteers. You alone are solely responsible for your own safety and enjoyment. The organizer(s) of this activity is/are a volunteer(s); and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify organizer(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 reason.

The Hiker Responsibility Code:

Bring water, hiking boots (not sneakers), bug spray and lunch/snacks. Protect yourself against deer ticks and dress in appropriate clothing for the weather conditions; NO cotton clothing please! Become self-reliant by learning about the terrain, conditions, local weather and your equipment before you start.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR OWN SAFETY, SO BE PREPARED!:

Time estimates given by an Event Organizer are just that. Actual times vary greatly according to weather, trail conditions, and the group. Don't sign up if you've scheduled something later in the day as The Event Organizer is not responsible for getting you back in time.

We start as a group, hike as a group, end as a group. We pace our hike to the slowest person. This is a group event, participants are expected to follow the leader, stay together, stop at junctions, and support all participants should circumstances require teamwork. If you decide to leave the event at any time you are on your own.

Other Stuff:

The use of electronic devices is limited to GPS, cameras, and hiking apps. Talking on the phone and listening to music are not welcome. Thank you in advance for respecting this request.

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