Halloween Hike with Malcolm: Eel River Romp

4 Boot Pond Rd,Plymouth MA 02360

31 October, 2021

Description

Come on a legendary "Hike with Malcolm" with a few fun Halloween Surprises! This is a beautiful hike next to a restored cranberry bogs and through woods to the headwaters of Eel River. We will start the hike at the parking lot on Long Pond Rd. and follow the stream, passing cranberry bogs that are returning to nature and a large copse of fairly recently planted white cedar trees at the bogs. This portion ends at a small pond the last above ground water source of Eel River. Leaving the bogs we proceed inland to Hoyts Pond, the headwater for the river. We will then back track a bit and take a woodland path to another cranberry bog system. Following the bog trail we will proceed through a woodland to an old but interesting cemetery. After the cemetery, we hike along to a beautiful old church on Long Pond Rd. Then back to the parking lot to complete our journey, a distance of about 4 miles. Group size is limited to 10 participants. There will be a waiting list to join when the program fills. This program is weather permitting. We are adhering to state guidelines for COVID-19. Please read rules carefully before buying your ticket: • Participants must register in advance. • Participants must sign the Wildlands Trust COVID-19 Liability Waiver for Outdoor Programs virtually in advance. We will not accept hard copies at the door. This will be sent to you via Adobe Sign after you buy your ticket. • Participants must bring 100% of their own supplies: water bottles, insect repellent, sunscreen, helmet, bike, etc. • If a participant or someone in their household is ill, has symptoms associated with COVID-19, has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days, or is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test, they are asked not to attend. • If a participant becomes ill within 14 days following their participation in the class, they contact should contact Programs & Outreach Manager Claire Johnston at [email protected]. • These programs are weather permitting. If a program has to be cancelled for weather, attendees will be notified the night before by email.