01.16.26 Hike (9am-1pm)

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Waypoint Adventure trip leaders specialize in leading accessible adventure-education programs for youth and adults of all abilities. Our small group hikes are the perfect way to try an activity for the first time, get to meet new people, or just get out into nature and experience the serenity of the trail, river, or lake with our community. Participants benefit from our selection of adaptive equipment, receive instruction to meet any learning style, as well as encouragement to reach their individual goals. Volunteers are asked to help us create community and make people feel welcome, help push off road wheelchairs for short periods of time if necessary, and help with group management.

Location:Breakheart Reservation (177 Forest St. Saugus, MA 01906)

Instructor: Oscar (617-520-4534)

Conditions:  We will hike about 1.5 miles around Silver Lake. The trail can be muddy if wet.   

Bathrooms: There is a bathroom at the visitor center.  

Parking: Large parking lot at trailhead

General Schedule for Volunteers:

• 9:00am-  Discuss the program, participant needs for the day, lesson plan, practice with off road wheelchairs if necessary
• 10:00am- Participants arrive. Everyone does opening circle, a goal talk, and prepares for the hike. 
• 10:45am- Hike 
• 12:45pm- Lunch and Closing Circle at the Parking Lot
• 1:00pm- Participants leave. Staff and volunteers debrief the program and clean up. 
• 1:30pm- Staff and Volunteers depart 

What to bring (if you do not have any of these items, Waypoint can provide gear for you to borrow):

• Small back pack or bag to carry your things
• Water bottle
• Sun protection 
• Hiking boots
• Rain gear (if necessary)
• Warm layers