Rise and Grind Sunrise Hike - Reservoir Ridge Natural Area WEST side

Get out early before work/school/whatever for some fresh air and exercise!

Note: Starting at a different trailhead for a few months due to the late-opening gate at the Michaud Ln. trailhead.

We'll hike from the CR23/Centennial Dr. trailhead to the Pleasant Valley overlook, then turn around and head back. It's about a 2.5 mile out-and-back hike (with 350 feet of vertical) and takes almost exactly an hour at a brisk pace.

This is a dog friendly hike. If you have a reasonably well-behaved pup that likes to hike, feel free to bring him/her. I'll have my 5 y.o. German Shepherd with me. He can be a little bark-y when meeting new people or dogs, but he'll calm down once we get moving.

We head up the trail promptly at 0630 AM. Don't be late!

https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder/reservoirridge

Hike Details
Hike start time: 0630 AM
Hike return time: 0730 AM
Round-Trip Length: ~2.5 miles
Elevation Change: +350’
Skill Level: Beginner Plus

Weather
We go regardless of the weather, unless the city has closed the trail. See the COTREX app for the most up-to-date closure info. I'll post a "no-go" message in the comments if the trail is closed.

Meeting place
Meet at the CR23/Centennial Dr. trailhead on the west side of the ridge.

DO NOT TRY TO USE YOUR PHONE/NAV SYSTEM TO NAVIGATE TO THE "RESERVOIR RIDGE" TRAILHEAD. YOU WILL GET LOST. USE THIS TRAIL MAP AND GO TO THE NORTH-MOST TRAILHEAD OFF OF N CR23. TRAILHEAD DENOTED BY THE "P" (FOR PARKING). NO OUTHOUSE AT THIS TH. https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/pdf/res-ridge-trail-map2016.pdf?1466709185.

Carpool Information
No carpools. Just meet at the trailhead.

Contact
Through Meetup. DM or the event comments section.

-Darrin Sharp