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When:
September 28, 2025 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
2025-09-28T07:00:00-04:00
2025-09-28T09:00:00-04:00
Where:
Houghton's Pond
860 Hillside St
Milton, MA 02186
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
John Harrell, Volunteer and Program Manager
Every Body Hikes! Hike With Evangeline! @ Houghton's Pond | Milton | Massachusetts | United States

Meeting Point: Houghton’s Pond Parking Lot
Time: 7:00 AM sharp

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours

Join us for a refreshing coed wellness hike led by Evangeline—a Reiki Practitioner, yoga instructor, and community builder. These monthly hikes are designed to help you move your body, clear your mind, and reconnect with nature in a supportive group setting.

Each hike explores a different trail within the Blue Hills Reservation. Terrain and intensity may vary, but all hikes are accessible and welcoming to participants of all fitness levels.

What to Expect

  • A supportive, mindful group experience

  • Gentle movement and time in nature

  • Guided exploration of the trails

  • Group pacing—no one is left behind

What to Bring

  • At least 1 liter of water

  • A light snack

  • Hiking poles (optional but encouraged)

  • Sturdy walking shoes

  • Dress in layers appropriate for the weather

Important Notes

  • Full location details and what to expect will be emailed the week before

  • Inclement weather will cancel

  • No children under 12 and no pets, please

  • Please only sign up if you’re certain you can attend, as space is limited

These hikes are an opportunity to reset, recharge, and connect—with yourself, others, and the natural world around you. We look forward to seeing you on the trail.

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Hike Registration Form (Evangeline's Hikes)

Registration for Hikes (Evangeline's Hikes)

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Release and Assumption of Risk: I would like to participate in the hike (the “Hike”) organized by the Friends of the Blue Hills (“Friends”). I am aware that participation in a Friends’ Hike involves risk, including, but not limited to, the hazards of walking on rocky terrain, possible interaction with wildlife and physical exertion. I hereby state that I am physically capable of participating in the Hike. I also agree to comply with all DCR rules and regulations. Therefore, notwithstanding the risks of participating in the Hike set forth and as described above, and in consideration of the Friends: 1) I AGREE TO ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIKE; AND 2) I HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND COVENANT AND AGREE NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, THE FRIENDS AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASEES”), AND EACH OF THE RELEASEES, FROM AND AGAINST AND IN REGARD TO ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, SUITS, LOSSES, COSTS, DAMAGES, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTORNEYS’ FEES), AND ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION, WHICH I SHALL OR MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES OR ANY ONE OR MORE OF THEM ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT. I agree that this release and Assumption of Risk shall be (a) binding upon me and my heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns, and (b) deemed a contract made under seal under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of said Commonwealth without regard to its principles of conflict of laws. Photo release: I hereby grant permission to Friends of the Blue Hills to use photographs and/or video taken of me and any minor participant(s) who will accompany me at this event in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of Friends of the Blue Hills.

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