Ugly Sweater Hike and Potluck Christmas Party

What a better way to start the Christmas holidays than hiking and parting at Flicks! Prize for the ugliest sweater. You can attend just the hike, the party or both.

This HILLY 7-mile hike, with a 5-mile option for casual hikers, will meander through the former Three Little Bakers golf course and Carousel Park. The paths are a mix of pavement, stone and some short hiking trails. We hike through an equestrian cross country course, one of a kind bark park, view magnificent horses roaming the meadows, a lake with numerous swans and geese - yes, you will step in some! We might catch a view of beavers in the duck pond or a ghost in the Zombie farm house that has a notable history with alcohol prohibition in Delaware. Trail shoes should be sufficient, hiking boots and poles not necessary.
The 5 mile option hikers can rest at picnic tables enjoying the serenity of swans and geese gliding peacefully on the lake while the group hits the steeper hills.

After the hike we continue the fun at Flicks, a speakeasy complete with bar, sound system, jacuzzi and dance room with options for karaoke and firepit.

This event is cross posted in couple of Meetups with a limit 30 people. If you are experiencing Flicks for the first time please read this entire post:

SIGN-UP only if you are sure you are attending.
NO LATE DROPS under 24 hours. Be considerate of others wanting to attend.
NO FIRST TIMERS, this is a private residence. You must have hiked with us before.
NO SHOWS, only excuse for a NO SHOW is for a funeral, your own!
2:00 PM HIKE START, we wait for no one! Drop items off early. We will not respond to calls, texts, emails, or Meetup once we start hiking. Plan accordingly.
HIKING GEAR, Trail shoes should be sufficient, hiking boots and poles not necessary.
RESTROOMS are available in several locations.
HILLS, this hike has lots of them!
POTLUCK, bring a dish and/or beverage to share. Post want you are bringing in comments so we cut down on duplications. Items can be dropped off ahead of the hike at 4920 N Raintree Ct, Wilmington.
NO hiking shoes in the house, bring your dancing shoes or wear socks.
HOT TUB, anyone wanting to soak, bring suit and towel.
PARKING will be at D-Fit, formerly Delaware Swim Club. Please carpool if possible or arrange to meet with others at Limestone Shopping Center parking lot to share a ride in. Shopping Center is half-mile from D-Fit. We don't want 30 cars in D-Fit. Park next to sidewalk in D-Fit parking lot and short walk on sidewalk before carefully crossing Mermaid Blvd to 4920 N Raintree Ct where we gather prior to the hike. Someone will be at parking lot to direct you. View photo.
INCLEMENT WEATHER. Rain or snow may cancel the hike which just makes a bigger party! Check Meetup for weather update day of event.
DOGS are welcome on the hike but unfortunately not in Flicks.
GUEST POLICY: All attendees must be members of Adventure Junkie Hiking. This is for communication purposes to ensure that those in attendance understand exactly what they are signing up for. Meetup is free!
NOTICE: Meetup organizers are not professionally trained. By attending an event you are agreeing that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while attending an event with us.