Saturday, February 25, 2012, 2:30 pm: Hike to Manning 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 hike is on the south shore through moderate terrain, including dirt roads, thick brush, and water as deep as 18". We will go through mangroves, a stream, and we'll be near a pond with birds. Long pants and water shoes are recommended. If you can roll up your long pants for the water, or you have long pants that convert to short pants via zip-off legs, even better.

Meet at 2:30pm on Route 64 (East Airport Rd.) just east of the horse racetrack.

Directions:
- From the airport entrance, go east on Route 64 (East Airport Rd.) for about 7/10 of a mile to where the road curves left and the racetrack fence ends. You are now just east of the horse racetrack grounds, and there is a dirt road to the right. Park on the right (south) side of the road near the entrance to the dirt road.

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