Veteran's Park Beginner Hike

About this event

Join us for a beginner hike that starts from the war memorial at Veteran’s Park in Lexington, KY. We’ll hike a 2-3 mile loop. The route follows forest trails with minimal elevation change and is shared with mountain bikers. **Trail Overview** **Location:** Meet at the war memorial off the large lower parking lot **Distance:** 2-3 miles **Time:** \~1 hour **Elevation:** \~200 feet ascent **Route Type:** Loop **Difficulty:** Beginner **Trail Conditions:** Mostly forest trails with some paved paths. Shared with mountain bikers, so please be prepared to move off trail as needed. **Pets:** Leashed pets are welcome to join us. Please do not allow your pet to approach another person/pet without checking first. **Recommended Hiking Gear** Shoes with good traction. **Hike Start** Meet at the war memorial off the large lower parking lot at 6:00 p.m. We will leave to hike at 6:05 p.m. This is the lot near shelter #1. **Hike End** We should finish around 7:00 p.m. **Trail Safety** This trail is shared with mountain bikers. Please be prepared to move off the trail to allow them to pass. **DISCLAIMER** By committing to this event, you acknowledge you have read the following Disclaimer: Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides, nor are they experts. You are solely responsible for your own safety. By signing up for and attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking is an outdoor activity that can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. By participating in this Meetup event, you acknowledge that you're of good physical standing and willing to risk the inherent dangers of the activity. All attendees participate at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or…