Hike/Event Location: Newburyport MA
Trip Leader(s)
Meeting Time: 8:00 AM
Max # People: 25
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Moderate to Strenuous
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B.B.T.S. Black and Blue Trail Smashers!
Plum Island (MA) and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
This trip is considered MODERATE to STRENUOUS.
The group will meet at Parking lot #1, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island MA 8 am and depart at 8:20 am SHARP
PREPARATION/WHAT TO BRING: It is recommended that hikers have extra dry clothing and wind protection. Always have water and food. If you need suggestions on what to bring, PLEASE ASK!!
For this trip, it is important to bring along flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.
Group Size It is not fun leaving folks out.
Decreasing the impact on the environment is always a priority! Please plan to “carry in and carry out” all items. It may also be possible to collect other hikers’ debris along the way.
Weather: If the weather is a concern any updates or cancellation information will be posted by the Thursday prior to 6 pm. If there is a cancellation, it will include a “possible” rescheduled date so participants can watch for that opportunity.
Safety is a priority! Any time a hiker is injured or lost a HUGE team of volunteers is dispatched to aid in the search and rescue efforts. No one wants to be injured or put others in harm’s way. Always be prepared. Know your limits. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the hike leaders.
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Please check your email! Please confirm you are still attending. I am leaving NH at 4 am, just wanted to make sure everyone is on board. It looks like there will be rain. How much is a mystery. Looking forward to the adventure.
Looks like a damp day for Plum Island -- on the bright side it is perfect for photography. Expect wind! There is NO FRESH WATER sources along this trail. Please plan on 2 to 3 liters of H2O. We will take time to explore and observe wild life, BUT we will also be setting a safe steady pace. A lot of miles to cover. Any questions please contact me. See you all Sunday. Watch out for the little people.
Highly recommended that you bring camera/binoculars etc. Excellent wildlife watching opportunities. PLEASE note that some areas "might" be closed due to nesting.
The trip is a rain or shine event. The map has changed, please see link to revised route. PLEASE note that the length of this trip is meant to be long. This trip was posted as a hike intended to help the crew going to the Grand Canyon prepare.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/parker-river-plum-island-revised-3-10-24-6018df1
You may want to double check on this but I believe we are still in the off season so I'm not 100% sure we will have to pay for parking. I know in years past I have never paid to park this time of the year.
Yes, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge charges an entry fee. There is a daily fee of $5 per car, or $2 per walker or biker. ***IF PURCHASING PASSES AT THE REFUGE, PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY CASH OR CHECK ONLY. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO ENSURE THAT SOMEONE WILL BE ABLE TO SELL YOU A PASS WHEN YOU WISH TO COME. ALTERNATIVELY, MOST PASSES CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE
as far as I can tell, the refuge will charge an entrance/parking fee of $5/vehicle, see https://www.fws.gov/refuge/parker-river. I’m willing to take up to 4 if we can work out the carpool details
Thank you for the response, about how long do you think the trek will take?
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/plum-island-adventure-e925703
As always everyone is welcome to sign up for activities. For this trip it is understood that participants have experience with long distance, back country situations and will be well prepared. Although temps will be warmer and daylight longer, the setting may still have winter conditions. If you have any questions, contact nhclimber03264.
So why is this considered Strenuous? You plan on running the whole time?
