Sat, Apr 11, 2010, 3:00 pm: Walk to East Salt River Bay

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: This coastal walk is on flat terrain, and the pace is easy. Distance is about 1.2 miles, taking 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the group's interest in the historic site. Bring hat and sunscreen, as there is little shade. It should be breezy. Ecologist Olasee Davis will be our tour guide. For more information, call Joyce at 778-9087, Dorothy at 718-8409, or Sonia at 778-2076.

Meet at 3pm outside the guard gate to Judith's Fancy.

Driving directions:

From the LaReine intersection (at Routes 70 and 75), go north and east on Route 75 (Northside Rd.) for about 4 miles, then left (north) onto Route 751. (skip to the last paragraph below)

From Christiansted, go about 3 miles west on Route 75 (Northside Rd.), then right (north) onto Route 751.

Go about 2/3 of a mile on Route 751, straight to the guard gate, and park before the gate.

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