Sun, Oct 28, 2012, 2:00 pm: Spring Gut Hike

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 2:00pm at the beach-front parking lot of Paul E. Joseph Stadium, which is just north of Frederiksted.

The hike is over moderate to difficult terrain with some tricky footing. We will be walking in a stream bed with water up to our knees at times, and there will be many slippery rocks. Short or long pants are appropriate along with water shoes and a good pair of walking shoes. There will be historic ruins, fruit trees, running streams and a variety of wildlife. The hike starts off of route 58 (Scenic Road) and goes onto the dirt road of Spring Garden Estate which is in the Caledonia Valley tropical moist forest. The total length is about 5 miles. Olasee Davis is our tour guide.

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