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When:
December 21, 2024 @ 6:30 am
2024-12-21T06:30:00-05:00
2024-12-21T06:45:00-05:00
Where:
Trailside Museum to Eliot Tower
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
1904 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Melissa Nelson
7818561026
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike with Mike and Melissa @ Trailside Museum to Eliot Tower | Milton | Massachusetts | United States

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE

Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike to Eliot Tower.

  • Where to meet: Meet in the Trailside Museum parking lot at the Red Dot Trail trailhead. 
  • What time the hike starts: 6:30 am sharp; we need to get to the top by 6:50 to get the full experience. (Melissa will aim to be there by 6:20 am.)

Mike and Melissa will share hot chocolate and coffee along with some sunrise snacks at Eliot Tower. We’ll then head back down the Red Dot Trail to the parking area, or people can go off on their own for a more extended hike. The forecast is for temps around 30, so bundle up!

A few things to remember:

  • Bring a headlamp or flashlight
  • If there is snow or ice, please wear microspikes/crampons/yaktrax
  • If you have hiking poles, please bring them.
  • Sturdy walking shoes/boots required.
  • Dress in layers for the weather.
  • Inclement weather will cancel.
  • Bring at least 1 liter of water and a snack.
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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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