Skip the Small Talk & Hike (Burke Lake, VA)

Join us for an active and enjoyable day as we hike around Burke Lake, enjoying scenic nature and awesome conversations with icebreakers. Join us for a scenic hike around Burke Lake, while enjoying facilitated deep conversations with prepared icebreakers and making new connections. Meet & Greet (social warmup) at 11 am We start hiking at 11:20 am. Don't be late, plan accordingly! Especially, if you are unfamiliar with the area. Put into GPS: Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor (don't use Meetup app GPS, it may take you to the wrong location). Parking: Large parking lot in front of Ice Cream Parlor. ❗Donation based: Please bring $5-$10 cash ❗Park Entry Fee $12 Cash for Non-residents of Fairfax County. (They don't always charge, but have it ready in cash just in case). It is Free for Fairfax Country residents, have your license out ready to show proof at the checkpoint. ❗MEETING POINT: In front of Ice-cream Parlor. We will gather in front. We wait till 11:20 am and then we start walking. Trail entrance- > face the Ice-cream Parlor and start walking left on paved sidewalk, about 100 meters to enter the trail down the steps. Once on the trail- face the lake & turn left, lake should be on your right hand side as you walk the trail to catch up. • All age groups • Hike is hosted by a life & relationship coach and structured to encourage maximum of connections made. • Conversation icebreakers are provided to everyone to make starting a conversation easier. • This Hike is for Single People to maximize connections Time: 11:00 am (Please be on time) Distance: 4.7-mile loop, it will take about 1.45 hours, we will make a few stops. Level: Easy/relaxed pace. Shaded path under the trees. What to bring: Water. Dogs are welcome! 🐶 *Event is weather dependent and could be rescheduled/cancelled* When you sign up to this event you are agreeing to: I release, indemnify, and hold harmless, Irena Polyakova, and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any loss, injury, disability, I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Photos will be taken through out the event, if you don't want to be in them, notify the host.