Christmas Day Forest Park Morning Hike

TOTAL DISTANCE: 8 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: ~800 feet
RATING: Moderate+
PACE: ~ 2.5 mph
ESTIMATED HIKING TIME: ~ 3 hours

Christmas day Forest Park hike for those who would like enjoy the morning in the nature in company of wonderful people.

Hiking will be on rain or shine. Please don't sign up if you don't like to hike in rain.

We will meet at Forest Park's NW 53rd Drive Trailhead at 8:00 am.

From the trail-head, we left on Wildwood trail for 0.25 miles, then right on Alder trail down to to Leif Ericson. We take left on Lief Erikson, and go about 2.5 miles, then take left on Maple trail to Wildwood, and final 4 miles on Wildwood and back to car for about 8 mile loop.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Hiking shoes
• 2-3 layers, warm hat, gloves, rain-jacket
• Water bottle, snacks

+A positive attitude and an open mind and heart really goes a long way on my hikes. Anyone with multiple no-shows or who signs up and cancels repeatedly will be removed.

Disclaimer:
Disclaimer: Hike leaders are volunteers to do their best to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone, but assume no liability for any loss, damage, injury, emergency evacuation, during the event or getting to or back from an event. Each member is required to read and approve the waiver when agreeing to become a member, and is completely responsible for their own safety and well-being.

Link to liability waiver below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e9K3R6KkepF8BFHmLdcTnPzou42_x2DEu38XqzlGfJ8/edit?usp=sharing