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Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of MD is a Jewish hiking/social club for the Washington Metropolitan Area, MD, Washington DC, VA. Our parent organization is Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America.
If you're under 18, you must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian).
Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland, Inc.
An affiliate of Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America
Release of Liability and Attendance Form
I am aware that the activities of the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland (Mosaic) may be extremely hazardous and I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of the dangers involved. I hereby accept and assume any and all risks including but not limited to injury, damage, or death.
I am aware that this is a release of liability between myself and Mosaic, including but not limited to its officers, directors, members, agents, leaders, instructors, guides, volunteers, employees, and representatives. I sign this of my own free will and am not under the influence of alcohol,drugs, or narcotics.
I agree to be solely responsible for my own safety and that of any minors in my charge. I represent and warrant any minors in my charge, and agree to make my own decisions regarding my own safety and the safety of those in my charge while participating in the activities of Mosaic. If I am not currently a member of Mosaic, I agree to pay the specified non-member fee, if required.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Historical Hike w/ Picnic: C&O Towpath in Hancock, MDHancock/ Little Tonoloway Boat Ramp, Hancock, MD
This ~4.5mile easy hike is nearly both all flat & paved. Pace: 2.5mph. The trek traverses the town of Hancock. After a meander on Main Street the hike wanders along the Western MD Rail Trail then bops by the Bowels House, which offers an opportunity to "stand in a lock". Latter of the circuit spurs to the ruins of a lachrymose Lock (#51) House before paralleling the Potomac river, eventually viewing lustrous lily pads. The trek concludes with a BYO picnic for Lunch (tables, grills, & restrooms available). Highlights include a pocket park, a tiny trestle, & an apt aqueduct*. A historical hike!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= Town map | Parking/ MEET SPOT @ lot furthest from the boat ramp. Picnic area has a puny path that passes a terrific Tree & Swim Spot. Please consider bringing a lawn chair/ picnic blanket as seating is limited. Bring your trunks/ suits too if interested in a post- social soak!
2. Aqueduct*= A mini- scramble loop traversing underneath may be available for anyone interested.
3. Acquire a perfect PIE & other custom crafts @Blue Goose market.
4. This event is cross- listed, RSVP w/ only 1 Meetup.A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- A 'Movie- Set Meander' or 'Around the [Forest Glen] World' @Nat'l Pk SeminaryThe Castle At Forest Glen, Forest Glen, MD
This 3.6mile easy meander/ WALK is paved with some hills & stairs. Pace: 3mph. The trek aws at the architecture of surrounding grounds of the National Park Seminary (NPS). After a gander through a church & graveyard, the walk wanders by the Forest Glen Metro Station then saunters amongst suburbia. Latter of the circuit pitstops at the National Museum of Health and Medicine before traversing the NPS Historical District, which appears out of a movie- set or a self- globe trotting trek, such as a Japanese Pagoda and a Dutch Windmill (imagine domiciling here!). Highlights include "those two bridges" along Georgia Ave. that features carved creatures, columns of queens (aka the "Aloha Maidens"), & a quick railroad crossing. If timing works, we could witness a(n)/ the Amtrak train fly-by!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | NO Dogs. Walk occasionally traverses residential roads w/o sidewalks. Metro commuting is possible via alighting from Forest Glen station (RD line); proceed West .7mi/ 17mins.
2. Post- social @Pacci's Trattoria (Italian)
3. Wanna play I-SPY™? Locate:
[a] military grave from 1700s
[b] Hiawatha statue
[c] twin lions
[d] graduate-class stones
[e] crooked- grin sculptor
5. This Meetup event will be hosted again here.A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Memorial day TIDAL BASIN TREK: Monuments, Memorials, & the Mall-- Oh My! (D.C.)Smithsonian Metro Mall Entrance, Washington, DC, DC
Honor & Celebrate Memorial Day on this 6mi mostly easy walk that is paved & relatively flat. Pace: 2.5mph. The trek traverses the terrific Tidal Basin & the National Mall. After a gander in the Enid Haupt Garden the walk meanders over a crass converted (train) overpass, then tours magnificent monuments, memorials, & museums. Pauses will be taken to observe, reflect, or photograph. Latter of the circuit eyes an epic Einstein sculpture before passing the outdoors Sylvan Theater. Highlights include Earth Day Park, a handy Horse Stable, & lean- mean- green trees. A monstrous movement!
NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP | Walking shoes best; lots of stairs in the beginning. Water refill & restroom breaks available. | More/ Alt. maps here
2. Post- social @TBDA 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
- Day Hike: Black Hill Reg'l pk (Germantown)Needs location
*details to be updated...*
This 8.5mile hard hike has hills. Pace: 3mph. The trek explores Black Hill Regional park, a place of lure, After viewing the secretive Black Hill Gold Mine pit the hike briefly descends OFF- TRAIL before traversing the woodland wonderland. The trek then views some mounds of rocks then JUMPS over 1 stream. Latter of the circuit cuts through the neighborhood, viewing the ransack Water's Mill Ruins before concluding with a shoreline saunter. Highlights include a befitting boardwalk, & a delightful dock. A hip hike!NOTES:
1. Trail Forecast= MAP; Alltrails | Boots advised.
2. Pack a LUNCH for a snack break!A 'yes/ attending' RSVP is your digital signature that you've read, understood, & agreed to the Liability Wavier hyperlinked here.
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