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In response to Covid-19 a number of changes have been as we restart hikes on a limited, trial basis. All hikes are limited to a 10 person max, members only, and no fees are being collected. Social distancing will be maintained. Everyone is required to carry a face covering and know how to us it properly. Carry hand sanitizer. More information is available on the website.

If you meet someone going your way, MASK UP, excuse yourself and pass. If someone is coming the other way, MASK UP and if that person doesn't get over, step aside and face the woods. The flowers are great. IF YOU ARE FOLLOWING WITHIN 1 FEET OF ANOTHER PERSON, YOU MUST MASK UP. WHY? You are in their slipstream, people cough and spit while on the trail. PLEASE DO THIS.

WHEN CAN YOU LEAVE THE MASK OFF?
IF YOU CAN SEE UP THE TRAIL AND NOBODY IS COMING YOUR WAY.
YOU ARE MORE THAN 15 FEET BEHIND SOMEBODY YOU ARE FOLLOWING.
AT THE TOP, WHEN YOU ARE EATING AND DRINKING, AND PLEASE DO THAT AWAY FROM OTHERS.

PLEASE DO NOT CONGREGATE WHEN YOU MEET SOMEONE ON THE TRAIL, UNLESS YOU ARE 6' APART. SAME GOES FOR THE TOP.

THERE ARE A WIDE VARIETY OF RESPONSES TO COVID AMONG OBSIDIANS, ALMOST ALL OF WHOM ARE AT UPWARDS OF 8% RISK FOR DEATH IF THEY GET COVID. PLEASE RESPECT THE FEELINGS OF OTHERS. IT IS NOT A JOKE, MASKS ARE A SIGN OF RESPECT AND ARE TO SOME EXTENT PROTECTIVE OF YOURSELF AS WELL. THERE IS EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THIS.

If you don't feel well, please don't come. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines, please do not join the group.