3rd Annual Winter Hike
at Smeck Park
Saturday, January 9, 2021
(various start times, see below)
Smeck Park
7395 Basil Rd; Baltimore, OH 43105
Our Winter Hike at Smeck Park tradition continues! Most hikers will be able to finish the two-mile Paw Paw and Walnut Creek trails in 45-60 minutes. Trail conditions will vary based on weather so be prepared for muddy or slippery conditions. Pets* are welcome but must always be under control and on a leash no longer than 6’.
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What Has Changed?
Because of the pandemic, things must be done a little differently this year. To provide in-person programs, we are required to adhere to COVID safety guidelines that were approved by Fairfield County Health Department. These guidelines state that we must limit the number of participants and that everyone – staff, volunteers, and participants – must practice social distancing. A mask covering both mouth and nose must be worn while participating in any in-person program. If you cannot or will not wear a mask, please enjoy one of our programs at a time when there is no public emergency alert in Fairfield County.
Reservations are Required – Print Your Ticket
To allow as many as possible to participate yet prevent congestion on the trails, hike start times will be staggered. Ten people will start every 10 minutes. It is important that you begin the hike within 5 minutes of your scheduled start time. Food and drinks are served at the end of the hike. Review all details and use links below to make your reservation now!
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation so that your ticket may be offered to another hiker. Reservations can be canceled via Eventbrite (if you have an Eventbrite account) or call Marcey Shafer at 740-243-4436.
Baked Potatoes, Hot Chocolate, and A PRIZE
Print and bring your ticket! It is needed to get the grab-and-go baked potato and hot beverage after the hike. Normally, seating is provided for you to enjoy your post-hike potato and hot beverage. This year, food service will be grab-and-go. You may take your treats and spread out in the park or take them with you. We cannot provide seating.
The Great Prize! TheFitLife Nordic Walking Trekking Poles
Your ticket will be entered to win a set of TheFitLife Nordic Walking Trekking Poles! Only those who bring their printed ticket will be entered to win, so do not forget it! The drawing will be held Monday, January 11, and the winner will be notified by email.
Reserve Your Start Time Now
To make your reservation, click the desired Start Time. (Reservation updates below as of 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday 1/5.)
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Start Time 11:00 – This time slot is FULL
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Start Time 11:30 – This time slot is FULL
Questions?
For more details, contact Marcey Shafer at 740-243-4436 or by email at mshafer@fairfieldcountyparks.org.
Notice
Fairfield County is currently at a Level 3 (Red) Public Health Emergency Alert due to the pandemic. If the status is changed to a Level 4 (Purple) and/or there is a Level 2 or 3 Snow Emergency the event will be canceled or postponed. Follow this event on Facebook to see updates.
*Pets are welcome but must always be under control and on a leash no longer than 6’. For the health and safety of all, always pick up and properly dispose of pets’ waste.
DIRECTIONS
From State Rte 256 in Baltimore, turn south onto Basil St (Fairfield National Bank is on the corner). The park is about one mile down on the right.
From the fairgrounds in Lancaster, go west on Fair Avenue; turn right onto N Columbus St. Make a slight right onto State Route 158. Drive approximately 7 miles, turn left onto Leonard Rd. Take the first right onto Basil Rd. Drive about 0.5 miles. The entrance is on the left. See Smeck Park for more information.
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