Sun, Aug 15, 2010, 2:30 pm: Historic Estate Mt. Washington Walk

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 2:30pm at the beach-front parking lot of Paul E. Joseph Stadium, which is just north of Frederiksted. This is an easy to moderate walk of 1.5 miles total, on a dirt road. Estate Mount Washington is north of Frederiksted between Estate Sprat Hall and Butler Bay, and has historic ruins of an 18th century plantation. Ecologist Olasee Davis will be our tour guide. Short pants are OK. Wear good walking shoes. For more information, call Joyce at 778-9087, Dorothy at 718-8409, or Sonia at 778-2076.

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