Name: Big and Little Sugarloaf Alexandria, NH Moderate hike
Start: 2024-11-19T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-19T15:00:00-05:00

Let's hike the Sugarloaves, A great "bang for your buck" hike with stellar views of Newfound Lake.

Approximately 4 miles (loop hike)
Elevation 1130

Driving Directions:
Parking area and trailhead are on West Shore Road in Alexandria, NH. West Shore Road leaves the north side of Rt. 3A 2.1 miles north of Rt. 104. The parking area is on the left side of the road, 2.9 miles from Rt. 3A. The parking is a bit down the road and across from Wellington State Park

NOTE: THIS HIKE IS CONTINGENT ON GOOD WEATHER & SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER.
COVID-19 is a world-wide crisis and many members are at an elevated risk from this highly contagious illness. Those who are infected can spread the virus even if not experiencing symptoms themselves.
Symptoms/Risks:
Do not signup or come if, within the last 2 weeks you have:

* been ill, had a fever above 100, or had a cold or flu-like symptoms
* been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or its symptoms
* new cough or shortness of breath that is new or worse than your baseline
* loss of sense of smell or taste

This hike is designed to comply with all of the COVID-19 restrictions detailed above.
This group is for hikers 50-70+(most of us are 55-65) who haven't given up on their love of hiking and being in nature despite their age or level of physical conditioning. We hike at a pace 25 to 50% slower than the AMC Trailguide book time.
We start as a group, we hike as a group and we end as a group. If you think you may not be able to keep up with the group, do not carpool.
Our goal is to stay fit while enjoying the camaraderie of hikers who have similar skills and goals. If you click on the PAGES button on the home page,there is a Summer/Winter Hiking Gear List. This is a dog free hiking group. Everybody must join the group and have a picture up to be on a hike.
Disclaimer:
As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at: www.hikesafe.com.
The leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you 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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