Name: Thanksgiving Day Hike - Schenck Forest into Umstead
Start: 2024-11-28T09:45:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-28T11:45:00-05:00

**Let's Hike Schenck Forest into Umstead**
***Please remember to provide 24-hour cancelation notice unless it is an emergency.***
**Distance: Approx. 5 miles**
**Pace: Average 2.8-2.9 mph**
**Dogs are not permitted at Schenck Forest.**

We'll meet at 9:30 am and will be heading down the trail at 9:45 am. We will meet in the parking area off of the access road. Please view this link [Visit Us | Schenck Forest (ncsu.edu)](https://schenckforest.ncsu.edu/about/visit/) for complete directions or use the directions from the Meetup App. Call or text if you are running late 919-915-4403. This activity is weather permitting and will be rescheduled if bad weather is forecast. **Please note this hike is rated as moderate.**

***As a courtesy, please let the leader know if you do not intend to complete the hike. Every attempt is made to keep all participants safe and accounted for during the event.***

**Trail Conditions** \- The trails are moderate with some inclines and have natural footing\. There is a very short\, paved area between a few trails\. As this is a very natural setting some uneven terrain\, rocks and roots are expected\.

**For your safety and comfort on any hike it is recommended to bring the following:**
\- A walking stick or hiking pole\.
\- Water\, drinks or snacks\.
\- Bug spray and/or sunscreen\.
\- Small towel\.

**ILLNESS & Covid-19 POLICY -** Please refrain from attending hikes if you are sick or recovering from anything that has the potential to be contagious to other members. If you have Covid-19 symptoms or have tested positive, please refrain from attending any hikes for at least 2 weeks and your symptoms have resolved. If you have been in close contact with someone who is infected or exposed, please do not attend any activities until you have been cleared

**ATTENDANCE POLICY** \- If you RSVP that you are attending\, please be polite and show up\. If you find out that you cannot attend\, please change your RSVP at least 24 hour in advance to give someone else an opportunity to attend and/or notify the leader\. If a member chooses to ignore this policy a message will be sent to them as a polite reminder\. If it continues to happen\, the member will be removed from the group\.

**LIABILITY WAIVER** \- Participation in any activity with Johnston County Hiking and Outing Group is at your own risk\. To the fullest extent allowed by law\, you waive any claims against\, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Johnston County Hiking and Outing Group\, it's organizers\, affiliates\, employees\, officers\, directors and contractors\, from all claims of liability of every type \(including court costs and legal fees\) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property arising out of or relating to your participation as a member\. This agreement applies to you and any other party who may accompany you in these endeavors\.

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