Hello from Jackie!

Join us on Sunday, October 6th, when we will be hiking Foote Lane to Gay City Loop. We will head out on this 4.9-mile loop trail near Glastonbury, Connecticut. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete.

We will then go grab a bite to eat (TBD) for those who would like to join. Please make sure you allocate enough time just in case it takes us longer.

Remember that this group's pace will be set by our slowest hiker (which will probably be me) however my dog Lucy always has a different plan. She needs to be in the lead. Don't let that intimidate you, our goal is to get out in nature (forest bath), build our confidence, increase our fitness, and make new connections.

The group will meet at 10 am sharp. We will plan to head out no later than 10:10 am.

**Location:** Parking lot to Blue Trail to Yellow Trail to Rte. 94 to Green Trail to Red Trail to starting point.

2-62 Foote Ln, Hebron, CT 06248

**What to Bring:**
A former colleague once said to me, ***"Jackie, there is no such thing as bad weather, there is only inappropriate clothing."*** You know they were right. So please make sure that you are dressed appropriately for this activity and the weather. Here are some things you should bring:

Recommended Gear below: https://sectionhiker.com/sectionhiker-gear-guide/recommended-winter-hiking-gear-list/

* Footwear
* Insulated hiking boots
* Warm socks (sock liners optional)
* High gaiters
* Hats
* Waterproof and windproof jacket with attached hood
* Long sleeve jersey
* Water Bottles
* Two or three 1-liter wide-mouth water bottles (hydration system hoses freeze up and should be avoided)
* Water bottle insulation, if bottles are stored outside your backpack
* 10 Essentials
* Map
* Compass
* Whistle
* Headlamp (1 or 2)
* Personal first aid kit
* High energy snacks
* Sunglasses and sunscreen
* Toilet paper

**COVID Guidelines**
Please make sure that you bring a mask. We do not need to wear them outside however it is always a good practice to have one on us just in case.

**Pets**
Please feel free to bring your dogs as long as they are friendly, are on a leash and you take full responsibility for them. I will likely bring Lucy, who is friendly and a joy! She usually leads the pack.

**Most Importantly**
Please bring your good energy and positive attitude. I am confident that we all work hard and need time to decompress and forest bath. I have always had just one rule when either running or hiking. My one rule is "no complaining until I am done". Once I finish I can B\*\* and complain all I want! And here is the greatest thing, I am usually so glad to be done that there is nothing to complain about! So if you could adopt that same rule that would be FabUlous!!

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Let's Hike Foote Lane to Gay City Loop! 

2 Foote Ln

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