Name: Hopkinton State Park
Start: 2024-12-01T09:55:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-01T12:30:00-05:00

**\*\*\*Plan on showing up 15 - 20 minutes so we can start on time. Intro round start at 9:55. Hikes starts right at 10 am with or without you.\*\*\***

**Description:** This will be moderate paced hike in Hopkinton State Park (HSP) Estimated distance is 5 miles or 2.5 hours, which ever comes first. The trails are single track dirt that are uneven with rocks and roots, can be slippery with fallen leaves. The trails here are a combination of unpaved carriage roads and single dirt track. There are many small rolling hills. The park is 1,500 acres with views of a nice lake. HSP is one of Massachusetts most popular State Parks.

**Duration:** Expect this hike to be 2.5 hours, may be a little longer, maybe a little shorter.

**Current Forecast:** Mostly sunny sky with real feel temps in the mid 20's. Bring water and a snack like a trail mix you can munch on to keep your body's furnace burning. Hiking in colder water is deceptively dehydrating.

**Parking:** Entrance to the park is off Cedar Street at the intersection of Cedar Street and Forest Lane. Go past the Ranger shead, up the hill and bare right. Lot A will be on your left. Use the Google Maps pin above to take you to Lot A. Lot A *is not* the gate where you will see all the cars parked. Bare right a little further and you you see Lot A on your left. Parking is free this time of year.

**Group Etiquette:** No dogs, no guests, no politics, no drama, no gossip, no-audio devices. Bring a can-do attitude and social disposition to make friends with. Think of a fun fact (hobbies, travel, interests, etc.) about yourself you can share during the intro round to help you break the ice and start conversations with others. Hike starts as a group and ends as a group.

**What You Need to Know and Do**
· RVSP “yes” only if you mean “yes”, thank you.
\- You must have a "yes" RSVP to attend\. No drop\-ins\.
\- Plan on showing up 15 – 20 minutes early so you can find a parking space and get yourself ready\. The hike starts right at 10:00 am\. I do not wait for stragglers\.
\- Bring water and a snack\.
\- Dress and pack for a change in weather\.
\- Heavy steady rain cancels\.

**Liability Wavier**

As a condition of your voluntary participation in the activities of this group you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity for yourself and for any guests you may bring; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; 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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