Sunday, Jul 20, 2008, 3:00 PM: Walk to Great Pond

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 at 3pm at the Great Pond grocery store. The walk is 1.5 miles long. The discussion will focus on the natural, historical, cultural, and marine resources of the area. It should last about two hours. Ecologist Olasee Davis is our tour guide. For more information call Sonia at 778-2076, or Joyce at 778-9087.

Driving directions:
- From Christiansted, go east for about 1 mile on Hospital Street / Rt 75 / East End Rd (the main road towards Gallows Bay).
- Turn right onto Rt 62 / Lowry Hill Rd and go south for about 2 miles
- Turn left onto Rt. 624 and go east for about 1/2 mile to the grocery store on the left

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