Sunday, May 19, 2013, 6:30 am: Hike to Blue Mountain and Cane 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: Enjoy views from the top of St. Croix’s second highest peak, Blue Mountain, and finish with a refreshing swim at Cane Bay beach. We will start at the entrance to Frangipani, hike up to Blue Mountain, then down to Cane Bay. We will car pool back to the start. This hike includes moderate to very steep terrain, covering 4.5 miles total, and taking about 5 hours. We will discuss the natural, cultural, and historical resources of the areas. Short or long pants are OK. Bring a bathing suit if you want to swim at the end. Our guide will be ecologist Olasee Davis.

Meet at 6:30am on Route 73 at the bottom of the hill across from the new bridge in Frangipani.

Driving directions from the La Reine intersection at Route 70 (Centerline Rd) and Route 75 (Northside Rd):
- Drive north on Route 75 for about 1 and 1/2 miles.
- Turn left at Farm gas station at Glynn (green gas station) onto Route 72 west (Midland Rd).
- Go 8/10 of a mile on Route 72 to the traffic light at Route 73 (Canaan Rd) near John Woodson Jr. High School.
- Turn right at the light onto Route 73 north into Estate Mon Bijou.
- Go 7/10 of a mile on Route 73, to the new bridge at Frangipani. Park before the bridge.

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