3 Hour Training Hike

2800 Lakeside Parkway,Flower Mound TX 75022

16 April, 2022

Description

Join Backyard Guides Jennifer Dennison and Debbie Simon for a 3 hour training hike on the Northshore Trail in Flower Mound. Are you training for a longer hike, or want to challenge yourself with some more milage? Join us for a 3 hour hike with Backyard Guides Jennifer Dennison and Debbie Simon. Cost: $20 Hike Length: 3 hours (hope to get at least 8-9 miles) Event Overview: We will hike Northshore Trail. Parking: There is plenty of free parking at Lakeside DFW on Lakeside Parkway or in the nearby shops. What you bring: Please bring water and a snack if needed (but be sure to pack any trash out) and wear comfortable clothes and tennis/hiking shoes. Trekking poles or a walking stick recommended if you would like assistance with avoiding tripping or assistance climbing hills. Light jacket recommended in the fall to early spring even if you don't think you will need it because you know... Texas weather can change its mind. Tall socks or long pants to avoid brushes with poison oak/ivy. Sunscreen and bug spray optional, shaded trails with some sunny spots and bugs are not as bad lately but still show up every once in a while. What to expect: We will start with a 10-minute dynamic stretching warm up and then start the hike. There will be mountain bikers, but we will talk before the hike about what to do when you see a biker coming and how to practice good hiking and outdoor ethics. 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, (Backyard Guide has two pairs of trekking poles to borrow- first come first serve!) 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. This is a moderately rocky trail with roots, rocks and stems. Hiker must be able to hike 6 miles. � 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 Guides 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. We will make it fun and have prizes for whoever picks up the most trash. 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! Bring snacks or plan snacks for after hike if you like. Family friendly: Yes! Your kids are welcome and FREE!! However, no strollers and make sure children can handle a 6-mile hike 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. What you will get from us: You will have a fun and educational experience, be led in a guided hike that will prepare you for longer and more vigorous hikes or back backing adventures. Weather disclosure: If weather does not allow us to have our event or recent weather has caused the trail to close, we will either relocate, reschedule or refund your ticket price OR you can transfer to another event. Please check your email and the Facebook event for any updates.