5-6 Mile Hike - Deer Grove FP Palatine - 9:30 AM

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Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine

The Hike: This is an intermediate hike. We will meet at 9:30 AM for the hike. We will be hiking at 9:40 AM sharp. The hike is around 5.5-6 miles. The trail is mostly wooded, with wetlands in other areas. This might be a muddy hike in some areas.

General: Safety First- Fun Second. We will maintain a moderate pace focused on feeling good, having fun, making new friends, and enjoying each other's company. We will allow enough time for potty breaks, photos, rest stops, snacks, and enjoying the scenery. Please bring/wear appropriate footwear, plenty of fluids, and maybe a snack.

Dogs: Dogs are welcome on this hike. Dogs must be good with other dogs and people. We can have a few dogs on our hikes. Please post in the comments if you bring your dog.

Attendance: If sign-up is too low, the event can be canceled. Please be considerate of the organizer's time, as we receive no compensation for researching, organizing, leading, or administering any events. PLEASE only sign up if you're 100% sure you are going.

Removal Policy: You will be removed from the N2BD group after 2-3 no-shows or for a single act of irresponsible behavior that endangers the safety or well-being of the group.

Wait-list Policy: Due to the high number of people wanting to join our hikes at times, there are acceptance conditions. Priority will be given to those who have been active in the N2BD group.

Finding Us: I will post in the comments area below my cell and the meetup location the day before the event. Anything else you might need to find us will also be posted.

Weather: If it rains or snows, we might cancel the hike.

Safety Disclaimer:

Your event organizers are not tour guides or park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and attending this event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death.

Your event organizers and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property and/or any injury to themselves. 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 related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this group.