Tri-State Hiking Club

The hike will be about 5.5 miles at about 2.8 mph (moderate pace), about 2.5 hours. Not for beginners. Bring water, hiking boots and traction devices are recommended. Trekking poles could be helpful. There should be time for a few pictures, this is a very pretty area.
We will meet in John Bryan State Park at the parking lot next to the campground.

Participate at your own risk.
The Legal Stuff: Your hike leader is just a fellow member volunteer. By participating in this hike, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in hiking activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in a condition fit to participate. If you have any doubts, you should consult your doctor. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and park rules during your participation on this hike.

FREE PARKING: Parking at meters on all the streets around Newport on the Levee is free on Sundays. When there is no Bengals home game, the best place to park is at the parking meters on Riverboat Row. Turn north on Park Ave from Rt. 8. Go about 50 yards and turn left (west) on Riverboat Row. Be sure to park at a meter on the left side of the street, not in the other open areas. When there is a Bengals game, there also is plenty of free parking on Saratoga, York and Monmoth Sts. very close to the Aquarium or you can park in the garage at the Levee.

We typically do about 10 miles and there are several long sets of stairs (more than 1,000 total). We walk at a brisk pace, so it is not just an easy stroll. Some in the group may spin off and do a couple extra miles and some may take a shortcut to eliminate a couple miles. If anyone is getting tired, they can turn back after our break (rest rooms and water fountain) at Krohn Conservatory and take a direct route back without any additional stairs.

We usually head across the Taylor-Southgate Bridge (or sometimes over to the Suspension Bridge to get an extra mile), walk out east around the pickleball courts and up the stairs to Mt. Adams and loop back through Eden Park. We will walk past Krohn Conservatory, Playhouse in the Park and up the Art Museum stairs.

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Join us for an easier/moderate (its not “easy”, this is 2 1/2-3 miles in an hour) hike at CNC. Pet friendly. The duration will be about 1 hour covering some easy to moderate trails, about 2.5 to 3 miles with occasional quick break. If you are new to hiking, trying to get into shape, recovering from injury or just getting back into hiking, this is the one for you. We will meet at the first parking lot on your right as you enter (playscape) at the message board. There is a $10 fee to enter CNC (bring credit card, they doo’t take cash) or $45 for year pass . Please if you don't feel well stay at home and change your rsvp. What to bring: Water (be sure you are well-hydrated before the hike and carry plenty of water during the hike), hiking or trail shoes with good traction, trekking poles . Hike at your own risk . You are responsible for your own safety and enjoyment and agree not to hold Tri State Hiking and the leader liable for injuries, disappointments or challenges. By attending this event, you agree to our group legal waiver found at this link: http://hiking.meetup.com/201/pages/Legal_Waiver/ By signing up for and attending this event, you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk of any exposure to or infected by COVID-19 and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death.