New Years Hike

2800 Lakeside Parkway,Flower Mound TX 75022

01 January, 2023

Description

ExploreMore Landloper Debbie Simon will be leading a New Years Hike at the Lakeside Trailhead of Northshore Trail. Explore More is here to bring you a fun outdoor community event where we will get in nature and soak up the fresh air with a family friendly hike and start 2023 off right! Cost: Hike is FREE. Hike Length: We will hike about 3 miles. Event Overview: We will meet at the Lakeside Trailhead of Northshore Trail at 10am and have some time to meet each other and then we will talk about a few things such as outdoor and hiking ethics, what to do when you see a mountain biker coming etc and then set off! Parking: There is plenty of free parking at Lakeside DFW on Lakeside Parkway. Look for the sign that says trail parking. Please do not park in the surrounding neighborhood. What you bring: Please bring water and a snack if needed (but be sure to pack any trash out) and wear comfortable and weather appropriate clothes and tennis shoes. Get Physical: Recommended skills for this hike: The ability to listen and follow instructions, walk independently or with light assistance with a single point cane or trek-pole, the ability to look for trip hazards, lift feet 3 inches from the ground, move to the side quickly and the ability to not touch or ingest the flora and fauna. � Trash Talk: Explore More encourages cleaning up the trail as we go. A grocery sack will be provided. Glove wearing is welcomed. We will make it fun! Before your Hike: Hydrate, even in cooler temps. If your lips are dry, you need more water. You might also need an electrolyte drink post hike (Gatorade, Propel, Body Armor) so bring one for your car. Family friendly: Yes! Your kids are welcome!! However, no strollers and make sure children can handle a the distance OR be held. Dogs are also welcome but must be on a leash and you must pack out poop. Be sure to have any baby carrying device you need and that kids and dogs can obey commands especially when we need to step aside so bikers can pass.