Name: Let’s Hike Mercy Woods
Start: 2024-12-12T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-12T13:00:00-05:00

We will be slow and steady on this hike and will take a few breaks. Make sure to bring water or hot tea or water and a little snack is a good idea. Poles are a big help here. It is starting to get colder so wearing a wicking shirt and mittens along with a hat will help keep you warm. A scarf will keep your face warm.

Mercy Woods Preserve
In 2018, the religious order of Sisters of Mercy sold 229 acres of open space to the Town of Cumberland. 18 acres are to be developed into athletic fields and the remaining 211 acres will remain as undeveloped open space managed our organization.

The yellow blazed Mercy Loop is relatively easy to walk with gently rolling trails about four feet wide. A vista overlooking the forest and reservoir is at the southeast tip of the trail.

\*Before signing up for this event, please read and understand the entire Write-Up and the Liability Waiver below.
Remember: I am a volunteer. You are solely responsible for your own safety and enjoyment. y signing up for this event you and any guests that accompany you agree to the terms of the Liability Waiver.
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!!!

IMPORTANT POINTS: -Hydrating well prior to hitting the trail and carrying additional water on the trail is a must.
BRING WATER!
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather, keeping in mind that you will heat up quickly! Synthetic wicking and ventilating materials throughout every layer are best for keeping you dry while sweating. Avoid cotton! Wet clothing can cause hypothermia even above freezing.
-Wear appropriate footwear! Be prepared for seasonal trail conditions. There are often plenty of wet, and muddy spots perhaps even some slippery spots on our trail. We will adjust our speed for safety in these areas.
-Bring a snack, we will be stopping for a brief break
Hiking poles would be useful I have some loaners if you have not had a chance to get some yet. Some of the trails tend to be waterlogged, especially in the spring.

NOTE: Trail, distance and times may vary depending on conditions and the speed of the slowest hiker. We start together and stay together as a group.

WEATHER MAY DELAY OR POSTPONE THE EVENT. Please check the event details before heading out.

REMEMBER: Keep your RSVP up to date. Please remove yourself from the going or waitlist ASAP if your plans change so another hiker can take your place. You must be on the GOING list to attend the hike.

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