Trash Talk Hike

2201 N. Lakeshore Dr.,Rockwall TX 75087

14 November, 2021

Description

This guided, family-friendly, free hike provides education on the basic hiking safety and skills while you help preserve the trail. Interested in getting outdoors and hiking but want to know how to do it safely? On this free, family-friendly hike, your landloper will educate you on the hiking basics while you help preserve this inter-urban trail. Explore More Hikes are the perfect gateway to learning more about and connecting to outdoor adventure resources. Cost: Free Hike Length: 2.5 to 3 milesFamily-Friendly: Yes. No strollers allowed. Babies must be carried. Dogs must be on a non-retractable leash. Pace of the hike will be set by you hiking guide (landloper) to the safest pace for the group, weather conditions and time allowed.Event Overview: We will meet at the picnic table at 2pm, get to know each other, review some trail safety, then hit the trail by 2:15pm. Along the hike, we will have an open Q&A about hiking culture and outdoor lifestyles. 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. ;P DOBRA Trail: Yes. This trail is shared with mountain bikers. We will be walking the opposite direction of the bikers and may have to move quickly towards the side of the trail to allow them the pass. Dogs and kids must be able to follow the landlopers instructions immediately. We will practice before we start the trail!Trash Talk: Explore More encourages cleaning up the trail as we go. A grocery sack will be provided. Glove wearing is welcomed. Anyone who gathers trash will get a prize! 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. If you like pickles, pickle juice works well! What to Wear: Comfortable clothes you can move in. This shaded trail is generally cooler than expected. Light jacket recommended in the fall to early spring. Walking or running shoes that are closed toed and closed heel. Tall shocks or long pants to avoid brushes with poison oak. Bug spray recommended. Sunscreen optional (shaded trails with some sunny spots). Baseball cap or other hat is a good idea!What to Bring: 2 bottles or more of water! You might want to carry your water in a backpack to keep your hands free. Backpacks with water bladders welcomed. (Also called camel backs, water bladders are like a giant refillable juice pouch, but for water. Can be purchased at Walmart.) Trek-poles (the adjustable hiking stick thingies, also at Walmart) are encouraged. Gloves for trash collection. You may bring a snack but remember to pick up any trash, including wrapper tops and don't leave anything with viable seeds. Take that apple core out with you!Restrooms: There is a port-a-potty at the trail head or you can stop into the Walgreens, CVS or Kroger at the intersection near the trail before arriving. EVENT OCCURANCE DEPENDS ON THE OPEN/CLOSED STATUS OF THE TRAIL. You will be sent an email if the trail is closed. Rescheduling for free events is free! :) Just rebook to a different event.For questions please email your Explore More Landloper with "EXPLORE MORE QUESTION" and the date of your hike in the subject line. Your Squabble Creek Landloper: Casey Washington, [email protected] #hike #rockwalltx #familyevent #trail #outdoors #free #walk Our mission is to get everyone outside inspiring them to Explore MORE. If you want to go on an adventure, explore your city or have fun teambuilding events let us know, we would love to help you.  ExploreMore will provide you with locally curated experiences to make the most out of your exploration. We also host community and team building adventures all over the country. Contact us to book your adventure today.