Hike Difficulty and Hiker Guidelines –
What You Need to Know
Harlem Murals Tour
Longwood Gardens
Hiking and other outdoor Club activities are inherently dangerous. Each of us assumes all the risks whenever we participate. Each person must be sure the activity does not exceed
his/her ability. Consult a physician if you have any question concerning your health or ability to participate and call the leader if you have any question concerning the activity. Each person is responsible for being properly equipped. Hiking boots and suitable clothing are necessities for all hikes off Long Island and for all A and B hikes on Long Island.
Unless the activity description states otherwise, always bring a snack, water, and rain gear. The location, duration, and degree of difficulty of each activity are determined by the leader. The hike or activity leaders are not employees or agents of NHOC. They are volunteers who want each participant to enjoy a safe, pleasant outdoor activity. They must have your complete attention and cooperation. In order to participate in a hike, each person must have read and signed/agreed to the terms in the annual membership/waiver form. For family memberships, all members of the family must sign a waiver form.
Hike Difficulty Ratings:
(A) Hike: Over 8 miles, flat terrain or 7+ miles, fast pace, steep climb or strenuous.
(B) Hike: Up to 8 miles, moderate pace, some climbing, not steep.
(C) Hike: Up to 5 miles, flat terrain, leisurely pace.
Hiker Guidelines:
Please review these hiker guidelines before considering any hike or activity. They must be followed on all hikes.
Hikes will have an unlimited number of attendees unless, based on the hike leader's discretion, it will be limited to a specific number of hikers.
All hikes have a meeting time and leave promptly time. Hike leaders will leave on time so plan to arrive early so you do not miss the hike.
All hikes will be blasted on Wednesday and will cover Friday through Thursday hikes.
Pre-registration for all hikes must be sent to the hike leader (specify which
Hike in the subject) by email and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Provide your cell number to the hike leader.
Notify the hike leader immediately if you cannot make the hike after registering so another member can participate.
Hike leaders will check with the membership chairperson to ensure all registrants are current members.
Single members can only register for themselves and family members can register for each other.
The hike leader will send all the names of the hikers to the tally chairperson for mileage purposes.
Hikers are encouraged to bring water, a snack and wear layers. No heavy coats that you will have to carry, because you will warm up once you start hiking.
Hikers are encouraged not to carry a large handbag. Please use a backpack, small bag worn crossbody or a fanny pack to free up your hands.
We encourage all hikers to help the hike leader by volunteering to be a sweep.
Hike leaders have the authority to tell a hiker that they will not be able to hike with the group if they are not following the guidelines at the onset.
We greatly appreciate your willingness to abide by the aforementioned rules in order to secure a pleasant and safe environment.