![Hike the Riverbend Conservation Area with Essex County Greenbelt Association! Hike the Riverbend Conservation Area with Essex County Greenbelt Association!](https://northshorekid.com/sites/default/files/styles/post_photo/public/events/ecga_riverbend.jpg?itok=JQlXUG9Z)
Join West Newbury residents and Greenbelt Outdoor Adventure Team members John Dodge and Patricia Reeser for a 90-minute walk through Riverbend Conservation Area in West Newbury. (See Map or download/print) The wooded, somewhat hilly land borders the Merrimack River and promised lovely views. See if you can find some of the remains of what once was a ski hill. Refreshments will be served during a brief post walk discussion. FREE. RSVP.
Where: We'll meet behind the Page School, 694 Main Street, West Newbury
What to wear / bring: Wear long sleeves and pants, sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots, Use of tick repellent and/or bug spray are recommended. A full water bottle is recommended especially if it's hot. The trails are well-marked and moderately challenging only in a few spots
Directions: Take exit 57 off Route I-95 headed west toward West Newbury. The Page School is approximately 3 miles ahead on the right. Look for Greenbelt Event Here signs.