Name: Creativity Hike - Mixed Trails with Mid-Hike Creative Time / 5mi / Moderate
Start: 2024-09-22T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-22T12:30:00-04:00

**REQUIRED:**

* Please read the entire description, then answer the RSVP question
* Hiking or trail running footwear; hydration

**Limited to 15 hikers**

**Are you a hiker whose creativity is inspired by nature? Wish you had some quiet time to pursue your creative side?** Join others like you as we hike Blue Hills for about an hour to a quiet, open space. Once we reach our destination (TBD), you'll have an hour to sketch, paint, journal, read, or do whatever quiet activity you enjoy, and then we'll hike about an hour back. I'll determine the trail difficulty, distance and open space destination based on the number of hikers attending and their experience. If we find it's too chilly to sit very long, we'll just hike instead!

Plan for Leave No Trace practices. Keep it simple. Keep it safe. We will stay together as a group...no wandering away, please.

Creatures and critters may make an appearance when we are quiet. Be sure you are okay with that. Bring a camp stool or something padded and comfortable for sitting on rocks, layers or a blanket in case it's chilly, sunblock as we may be in open sun, plus other comfort items as mentioned below.

This hike is suitable for beginner to moderate hikers and those who do 10,000 steps regularly. Please don't overestimate your abilities.

* Mileage: Approx 5 mi; elevation gain - expect 600+
* Terrain: Varied with SLIPPERY ROOTS, LEAVES, PINE NEEDLES and ROCKS. Hilly, but no steep climbs or scrambles planned on this route.
* Pace: Approx 2-2.5 MPH

**WEATHER MAY DELAY OR CANCEL THE EVENT. Please check the event details before heading out.**

**NOTE:** We start on time. Trail, distance and times may vary depending on conditions and the speed of the slowest hiker. We start together and stay together as a group.

**CLOTHING/GEAR:**

* Water or sports drink
* A pack to carry water, creative supplies, snacks and layers
* Sturdy hiking footwear or trail runners (no sneakers or sandals)
* Wicking clothing (no cotton/no jeans) and layers
* Insect repellent; sunblock
* Poles if you use them
* All hikers should be carrying a first aid kit and a map
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**REMEMBER:** Keep your RSVP up to date, including waitlisters. Please remove yourself from the going or wait list ASAP if your plans change so another hiker can take your place. You must be on the GOING list to attend the hike. All “NO SHOWS“ and last-minute cancels (<12 hrs) are marked as such and may prevent you from joining future events with me.

**MAP:**
https://www.mass.gov/doc/blue-hills-trail-map-guide/download

**By signing up and/or attending a BHHC hike, you agree to both the Blue Hills Hiking Club Liability Waiver and to the Covid-19 rules below:**

\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*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. So let's not get careless. 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.

* **No guests are permitted on BHHC hikes.**
* **No dogs allowed.**

**Remember:** I am a volunteer. You are solely 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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What activity (sketching, reading, journaling, etc.) are you planning to do during our hour of creative time?

Creativity Hike - Mixed Trails with Mid-Hike Creative Time / 5mi / Moderate

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