~ 7 miles. Good but not crazy fast pace. A few small climbs. Combination of flat trail and a few rocks. Rating as moderate. Plan on sweating a little.
WEATHER (as of this writing): Wicked Nice (60's and partly sunny)
Blaze orange IS required on this hike. State land. DEM rules. You can get a vest in safety orange on Amazon or at Lowes or Home Depot for $10 or less. Per DEM it must be SAFETY orange (yes, it's a specific color).
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING PLEASE:
I've been a little lax on the last few hikes. No jeans. Hiking pants or athletic wear (under armour-esque) required. Wicking/breathable upper garments (no cotton). TRAIL SHOES or BOOTS required. This trail is not for sneakers and denim. Dress appropriately and you will be able to keep up and be comfortable.
Trailhead is behind the Johnston Fire Station on Hartford Ave (Rte 6).
Plug 2289 Hartford Avenue Johnston into your GPS. Using Snake Den Park as GPS destination has been known to bring people to wrong end of Hartford Ave. Don't know why - just is. 2289 Hartford Ave will bring you to a Johnston Fire Station - hiking entrance is directly behind the station. If you are going west on Rte 6, driveway to fire station is immediately after the station. There's a little bend, it comes up quick, be ready!
https://www.ri.gov/press/view/39129
"From September 12 through February and from April 17 through May, except during the shotgun deer seasons in December when a minimum of 500 square inches is required, hunters and all other users of management areas and designated undeveloped state parks must wear a minimum of 200 square inches of fluorescent orange, such as a hat."
BRING WATER PLEASE!!!!!!!!! (I did say please...but it is a requirement)
Minimum of 4 people needed in order for hike to take place.
No guests are permitted.
Remember: I am a volunteer. Safety is your responsibility solely.
By attending this hike, you agree to the Liability Disclaimer below.
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; the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(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.
