Name: 6-miles over to Accord Path, then climb 3/4 up skyline to Tower, down the red
Start: 2024-09-22T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-22T12:00:00-04:00

Varied trails to Accord Path, climb 3/4's up the blue skyline to Eliot Tower, down the red, and mixed trails back.
We will meet at the children's playground end of Houghton's Pond parking lot at 8:55 and leave promptly at 9am.

Note: Everyone goes on the Wait List until we place you on the hike. We are limited to 15 attendees.

***COVID-19*** While currently there are no specific restrictions or protocols in place, please be aware that this virus is still circulating, and people are being infected. If you have tested positive, been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, or have recent symptoms, please inform the Event Host and refrain from attending. Err on the side of caution. Also, please respect fellow hikers who might want to exercise extra caution like masking or distancing. By signing up and/or attending a BHHC hike you agree to the Blue Hills Hiking Club Liability Waiver Below. You agree you are assuming all risks and hold the BHHC harmless.\*\*\*\*\*

Re: the hike:

\*No guests are permitted on BHHC hikes.

\*No dogs on this hike, please.

\*Please bring a pack (fanny or back) with at least 1.5 liter of water or other drink. Also recommended: nutritious snacks for endurance energy, electrolytes (Nuun tablets or EmergenC packets dissolved in your water provides helpful energy boost), sun screen, and bug spray (mosquitoes, ticks, etc. Permethrin sprayed on your boots and clothing is the most effective re ticks.) Please dress in layers so you can adjust your comfort, and make sure you are wearing appropriate shoes - hiking boots preferred. Hiking poles are also helpful for stability.

This is a moderate paced hike with water breaks.

Remember: I am a volunteer. You are responsible for your own safety and enjoyment.

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.

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6-miles over to Accord Path, then climb 3/4 up skyline to Tower, down the red

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