Sun, Mar 8, 2009, 2:30 pm: Hike to Southgate Pond

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 2:30pm at the Seventh Day campsite on East End Rd / Route 82. Moderate hike to Southgate Pond and surrounding area. Total distance is 2.5 to 3 miles, ending 5pm or later. Wear long pants or convertible pants/short in case of brush. Dorothy Flash is our guide. For more information, call Dorothy at 718-8409 or 513-1622 (cell).

Driving directions: From Christiansted, go east on Hospital St. / Route 75, which becomes East End Rd. / Route 82. About 3 miles east of Christiansted, and just before the intersection with Route 60, turn left into the Seventh Day campsite. The campsite is across the road from the Southgate Baptist Church.

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