Sun, Sep 15, 2013, 3:00 pm: Creque Dam, Mahogany Road, Sprat Hall 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 at 3:00 pm across from the Sprat Hall tracking station, north of Frederiksted.

This hike is 7 to 8 miles total, and about 3 hours total, over paved roads. The hike passes Creque Dam, Mount Victory Camp, and goes along scenic Mahogany Road. There may be some late mangoes to snack on. Short pants are OK.

Driving directions: From Frederiksted town, go north for about 2 miles on Route 63, following the shoreline. After passing Route 58 / Creque Dam Rd. on the right, continue north on Route 63 for another 0.2 miles (about 400 yards) and turn left into an unpaved parking area. This is just before the tracking station, which is a large beige building across the road on the right side.

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