Saturday, June 14, 2008, 5:30 pm: Kayaking at Salt River

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 5:30pm at the Salt River Marina on Rt 80. We will go out while it's light, explore Salt River Bay, see some bird life, visit the biolumiscent cove, and return in the dark. No prior kayaking experience is necessary. Cost is $40 or $45 per person, depending on how many we are. Contact Dorothy to sign up: 718-8409.

Directions to Salt River Marina:
From Christiansted: Take Rt. 75 west, turn right onto Rt. 80, and go 1 mile to Salt River Marina which is on the right.
From Frederiksted: Take Rt 70 east, turn left onto Rt 75 (at La Reine intersection) and go 2 miles. Turn left onto Rt. 80, and go 1 mile to Salt River Marina which is on the right.
Inside Salt River Marina, turn left at the fork and park on the gravel area to the left, near Columbus Cove restaurant. The kayaking is just past the restaurant.

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