Saturday, May 23, 2009, 3:30 pm: Hike to Jacks and Isaacs Bays

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 Goat Hill and Point Udall, and the cobblestone beaches of Jacks and Isaacs Bays. The terrain is moderate to steep. We will be walking a paved road, and trails. so long pants are recommended against brush. Total time is about 2.5 hours, ending around sunset. Total distance is about 4 miles. Raymond Hector is our guide.

Meet at 3:30pm at Cramer Park:
- 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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