Diamond Hill-West State Park, Cumberland, RI

Blaze Orange is required.

Before signing up for this event, please read and understand the entire Write-Up and the Liability Waiver. By signing up for this event, you agree to the terms of the Liability Waiver.

Hike difficulty; Level 3 (Moderate) recommended for those who have completed two or more level 2 hikes

Duration - 3 Hrs.
Event Level - 3 due to distance and terrain
Distance - 6 miles +-
Hunter Orange - Required
Pace - 2.5 mph with few stops

Description of Levels and Q/A

• THE TICKS ARE OUT! All Year! And they're everywhere! Permethrin on your clothes (never on your skin), DEET or Picaridin for your skin, and stay on the trail and out of the vegetation. Check for them on you frequently during the hike and a thorough check after the hike. Then a shower when you get home and you're good to go.

https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/

We will be hiking in the State Park behind the Ice Cream Machine, across the street from the Town of Cumberland park and ball fields.

Few people are aware that across the road from the well known former Diamond Hill ski area is a large public access property with many trails ideal for hiking. There are many interesting features including ledges, old stone foundations, marshy areas, old cemeteries...basically all you can hope for to make it a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. The terrain is typical woodland with rocky and root lined paths, there are some wider trails with loose rock. Although mountain bikers have discovered it as evidenced by some elaborate ramp constructions, there is plenty of space for all to enjoy.
More information on Diamond hill State Park

The trails are not well marked so hopefully we don't get lost. Ha!

Bring plenty of water and a snack. Wear sturdy waterproof footwear and dress in layers.

Directions:

from Providence: take 146N to the I-295N exit. take I-295 North (towards Boston) to old exit 11. Use the roundabout to north RI-114 North/Diamond Hill rd. Drive for about 4 miles, the parking area for Diamond Hill State Park will be on your Left next to address 4174 Diamond Hill rd. We will meet in the parking lot. If you reach the Ice Cream Machine, you went too far.

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 participate in this activity safely; 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 all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons. The RIHC will not be held responsible for any COVID-19 issues including but not limited to the transmission of the disease, the cost of medical treatment, and/or death.

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