Name: Griffin Island (MODERATE Level Hike)
Start: 2024-11-19T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-19T13:00:00-05:00

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Difficulty: MODERATE (see Hike Level Guide below)

Distance: \~ 3.5-4 mi

Duration: \~ 2 hrs

Facilities; Porta-Potty at Trail Head

Weather: 50's windy partly sunny.

Safety orange: Recommended, YES

Recommended: Water, snack, tick spray, and hiking boots.

Contact: Peg's cell no.: 508 951-8649 Call or text if late or can’t find us.
WE PLAN TO START ON TIME. IF YOU ARE RUNNING LATE, PLEASE CALL BEFORE START TIME. CEL COVERAGE IS IFFY PAST THE PARKING LOT.

The hike: This is a loop around Griffin Island, one of Wellfleet's bygone islands. Those include Bound Brook Island, Griffin Island, Great Island, Beach Island and the almost wholly submerged Billingsgate Island. This hike includes a dune-top portion with bay views.

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Liability Waiver: 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 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.

Safety First!

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Hike Level Guide:
MODERATE Level - Recommended for members who have completed one or more Easy Level hikes.

Distance: 3 to 5 miles

Terrain: a mix of wide paths and single track trails with tree roots or loose sand

Elev. relief: moderate - several long or steep hills

Pace: normal walking pace with breaks

Weather: partly sunny 50's degrees

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