NC 52 Hike Challenge Jason Crisp and Maros Memorial 5K Hike

Join 52 Hike Challenge the North Carolina Chapter on a meaningful 5K mile hike on the Lake James State Park Mill's Creek Trail.

The hike commemorates the 10 years since US Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer Jason Crisp and his K9 "Maros" were slain while tracking a wanted fugitive in Burke County, NC.

When: Tuesday May 15, 2024. Check-in, introductions, and giveaways for ticket holders will be at 9:15 am, and the hike starts at 10 am. We will meet in the Visitor Center Parking Lot next to a 2015 White Hyundai Santa Fe.

Skill Level: Easy. Approximately 3.3 miles with 236 feet of elevation gain.

Be sure to wear adequate clothing, sunscreen, and plenty of water, snacks, and electrolytes. As always pack your 10 essentials for safety reasons! As always, we will follow the Leave No Trace Behind Guidelines.

Parking and Address: Free Parking in the Visitor Center Parking Lot. Lake James State Park, 2229 Lake James State Park Road, Nebo, NC 28761

Address via Google Maps: Parking and Address: Free Parking in the Visitor Center Parking Lot. Lake James State Park, 2229 Lake James State Park Road, Nebo, NC 28761

Please sign the waiver at: https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/r5MfcL8UXT1457541699

Contact: Mike McKinney, whca1@aol.com, 919-592-3007. Be sure to follow the facebook pages 52 Hikes North Carolina.

DISCLAIMER: You are fully responsible for yourself. By attending this event or any event hosted by 52 Hike Challenge you are releasing liability and confirming that you understand hiking, backpacking, running, trail running etc are inherently dangerous activities. 52 Hike Challenge, volunteers, leaders, sponsors, and their associates do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, and or damage to personal property. Please prepare accordingly. With RSVP, all attendees consent to receiving email communications, and being photographed & recorded on video for marketing purposes.