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Let’s visit Seneca Creek Park in Maryland and take a loop around the Clopper Lake. The park has over 50 miles of trails, but we will be doing only 6.
6 mile option: park at [Seneca Creek State Park Offices parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/fYi7vtnkzFMo3BWb7). To get to this lot: take the first right on the Seneca Creek Rd (the sign ‘Park Offices’ for the road is placed after the intersection). If you reach the Fee Booth then you have missed the turn, please turn back.
Shorter 3.7 mile option: park at the [KingFisher Overlook parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/wsEQCa1N9i4GU2wi6). Rest of the group will get there around 11:20 am .
We will be starting on the Long Draught Trail along the Great Seneca Creek. Will then switch over to the Lake Trail to loop around the lake.
Meeting Point for 6 mile option: [State Park Offices parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/fYi7vtnkzFMo3BWb7)
Distance: ~6 miles
Meeting time: 10:30am
Pace: moderate (2.5-3 miles/hr)
Difficulty: easier side of moderate
Duration: 3 hours
Type of trail: natural
Hiking Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/maryland/clopper-lake?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map
Bathroom Facilities: Porta Potty at the parking lot. Restrooms at park shelters are closed for the season.
Please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
Dog friendly?: Yes. Please keep your dog leashed at all times.
Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snack and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!
Weather: Be prepared! We will hike rain or shine, but if conditions pose a danger, we’ll cancel the hike and post a notice in the “comments” section. We suggest that hikers wear comfortable footwear and suitable clothing made from quick-dry, synthetic fabrics, as cotton can lead to uncomfortable blisters and life-threatening hypothermia in case of inclement weather.
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[VSDC Vegan Trekkers Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/).
*Please also view the Rules listed at the end of this description*
*Please read The 10 Essentials of Hiking: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/ *
RULES
Pets: When hikes are organized in dog-friendly areas, hikers are invited to bring their pet(s). However, dogs are the sole responsibility of the owner(s) who brought them; should be up-to-date on their vaccinations & in possession of the relevant tags; and should be under the control of their owner(s) at all times. Dogs that demonstrate consistently aggressive or otherwise out-of-control behavior will be banned from future hikes. Owners should come prepared to dispose of their dogs’ waste in appropriate receptacles.
Alcohol/Smoking/Intoxicants: Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during the hikes.
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