Saturday, April 18, 2015 6:00 pm: Isaac Bay Beach Sleepover 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: We will start on Saturday night, hiking at most one mile in the dusk and dark over moderate coastal terrain. We will discuss the marine ecosystems, and the natural and cultural history of this dry shrub forest environment. We will sleep under the stars at Isaac Bay. We will awake around 5am Sunday and hike to a nearby hilltop to watch the sunrise. We will then hike back to our cars, ending around 8am. Short or long pants are OK. Bring flashlight, water, snack, sleeping bag, camping mattress, bug spray, swim suit and towel if you want to swim. Ecologist Olasee Davis will be our tour guide. For more information, call Joyce at 778-9087, Sonia at 778-2076, or Cathy at 772-2073.

Meet at 6:00pm at Cramer Park.

Driving directions:
- From Christiansted, go east on Routes 75 and 82 for about 9 miles, towards Point Udall.
- Turn left into Cramer Park, which is clearly marked.
- Park just inside the gate, to the right.

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