Name: Monadnock, Marlboro Trail - level 4
Start: 2024-11-22T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-22T14:30:00-05:00

What: Marlboro trail to Monadnock summit and back, but there may be a slightly alternate route back.

Check back to this posting for any updates.

About 1800 feet of elevation and 5.5/6 miles. Moderate pace of 1.5 mph on this terrain. Not a walk in the woods.

WHAT TO BRING-

A sense of adventure. Water bottles, snacks, lunch, poles if you use them.

A moderate hike at a moderate pace.

Dress for the weather.

WHO- ONLY ABLE HIKERS THAT CAN KEEP UP A MODERATE pace on this type of terrain, infrequent breaks. Those overestimating their abilities may endanger themselves or cause hardship to the group.

no pets.

I reserve the right to screen hikers. This is not an easy hike.

Your sense of adventure begins with the last leg of your car ride. Road is dirt and heavily pitted/ Large Potholes. SUV/Jeep type road. Allow time for this.

CANCELLATION -I hike in almost all weather. lousy weather for Monadnock is not good, check back to this post before heading out. If hike is cancelled or changed I will update posting 2 hours prior to start time. Check back.

If you aren't comfortable with travel, trail conditions, weather or your health please update your RSVP prior to hike start time. We want this to be fun, not a burden. No excuses necessary. Just change your RSVP so I am not expecting you.

WHEN- hikes start on time. If you cannot make the start time, please update your RSVP. plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin on time. We stop checking notifications 15 minutes prior to hike start time.

PLEASE check the start location before you head out. To be sure you have the proper parking location.

• Important to know

Liability Release – AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS MEETUP, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify the organizer and their heirs, and all members and participants of this MeetUp group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. The organizer's role in this hike is social. They are not trained to be a guide, nor are they an expert in hiking safety. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial and/or other risk associated with this MeetUp. All Meetup activities pose inherent risks and dangers.

Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependant upon your own personal judgement.

Hikers should follow practices of Hikesafe.com.

LEVEL 1

1 to 2 hours. 2 to 3 miles. Little elevation. A mix of roads and trails. 1 to 1.5 miles per hour. (Tortoise pace) Easy terrain.

LEVEL 2

2 to 3 hours. 3 to 5 miles . Elevation gain 400 to 600 feet. Pace 1.5. (Relaxed pace) Easy trail terrain, some rocks and water hazards.

LEVEL 3

Over 2 hours. Over 4 miles. 600 to 1000 feet elevation gain. Pace 2 miles per hour. (Moderate pace). Terrain common to smaller mountains. Trails maybe steep or rocky in sections.

LEVEL 4

4 hours and up. 900 to 1600 foot elevation Pace of 2 miles per hour (fast pace, tough terrain)

LEVEL 5 Not posted here.

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