Name: Newport, RI Holiday Hike
Start: 2024-12-07T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-07T20:00:00-05:00

We will leave from Perrotti Park in front of the ferry dock at 39 Americas Cup Ave at noon. Many of the parking lots in Newport are free after November 1. I mapped to the Gateway Center lot, the largest lot at 23 Americas Cup Ave. We will tour through the Newport Streets and make our way to the start of the cliff walk. We will follow the cliff walk to the end and continue along the beaches. We will make our way back to Lands End for sunset and return back past the mansions to see the lights. After the Breakers, we will walk back to downtown Newport to see more lights by around 6:30 and stop for an optional dinner before heading home. Possible Apres location: Bar and Board Bistro

Ugly sweaters or other holiday attire is encouraged.

Rating: 10ish miles at a moderate pace with stops for seeing sights, snacks, tea, or coffee.

Priority will be given to those who I have hiked with before due to the long day with travel involved with the hike. You don’t have to register at the Sierra Club site. Just RSVP here and if accepted you will be moved from the waitlist. You will need to sign a waiver when we meet.

Please cancel at least 72 hours prior to event so those on the wait list can attend. There will be a limit due to challenges of herding people through Newport and arranging dinner.

Required Equipment: Dress appropriate for windy winter weather. Snacks and at least 1.5 liters of water are recommended. Nanospikes or equivalent are recommended if conditions are icy. Umbrellas are suggested or other rain gear if rain is in the forecast.

May cancel for heavy rain, high winds, or heavy snow or shorten time in Newport depending on duration of rain. If the Cliff Walk Is too icy there may be moree road walking.

Links:
Cliff Walk
https://www.discovernewport.org/things-to-do/cliff-walk/

Parking
https://www.cityofnewport.com/en-us/living-in-newport/parking-transportation/city-parking-lots

Holidays in Newport
https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/guide-to-the-holidays-in-newport/

https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/christmas-in-newport/

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