Trial by Trail Part 3: On the Trail Again!

ATTENTION HIKERS: The "Are We There Yet?" Express is Departing! We are hitting Breakheart Reservation to tackle the 4.1-mile Ridge and River Loop! We will be hiking this bad boy counter-clockwise, which is fancy hiker-speak for: "We are climbing UP the steep, terrifying rock scrambles instead of sliding down them on our butts." The Game Plan: The First Half: We pretend we are rugged mountain goats, scale Castle Rock, sweat a lot, and take group photos where we pretend we aren't completely out of breath. Boston skyline views included! The Second Half: A flat, peaceful stroll along the Saugus River where we can actually hold a conversation without gasping for air. The Grand Finale: A 5-minute drive down the road to the legendary Kowloon Restaurant for an avalanche of Saugus wings, pu-pu platters, and well-deserved drinks! 🍹🥢 Logistics & Meetup Info: Where: Saugus Entrance (177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA). Meet at Breakheart Reservation lower parking lot. Weather: We go rain or shine—unless it’s pouring out! 🌧️ What to bring: Shoes with actual grip (leave the smooth-sole sneakers at home unless you want to slide back to Saugus), water, and a positive attitude toward gravity!