Sunday, Sep 14, 2008, 7:00 am: Hike to Estate Cane Valley & Estate Becks Grove

General info for all hikes and walks: Hikes and walks are $5 for members, and $10 for non-members (become a member). Unless otherwise noted, the pace for hikes is moderate, lasting 3-5 hours, covering 3-5 miles, the terrain is hilly, footing is sometimes uneven, and we follow trails and possibly paved or dirt roads . Walks are easier and shorter than hikes, and usually follow paved or dirt roads, no trails. The guide may periodically stop and talk along the way. Bring sturdy, comfortable walking or hiking shoes, water, snack, bug spray, rain poncho, and camera. Shorts or long pants are OK. For day hikes, bring a hat and sun block. For night hikes, bring a small flashlight. There are usually about 20 people. We depart about 30 minutes after the posted start time. For some hikes, we will meet at the indicated location, then drive a short distance to the hike location.

Specific info for this hike: Meet 7am at Sunshine Mall at Scotia bank parking lot. The hike is moderate through a secondary tropical forest. Along the path are historic ruins, streams or guts, farms, etc. The hike is about 2 ½ miles long round trip. With the discussion of the area, it will take about 2 or 3 hours. Olasee Davis is our tour guide. For more information call Joyce at 778-9087 or Dorothy at 718-8409.

Driving directions: Sunshine Mall is on Route 70 / Centerline Rd, a couple of miles east of Frederiksted. There is a traffic light at the entrance. Coming from F'sted on Route 70, turn right into the mall. From C'sted on Route 70, turn left.into the mall.

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