Sun, Aug 30, 2009, 3:00 pm: Hike to Manning Bay, Negro Bay & Betty's Hope

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: Join us for a coastal hike to Manning Bay, Negro Bay & Betty's Hope. The pace is moderate, 2.7 miles long. Most of the hike will be along the rugged dry shrub forest coastline. At Betty's Hope, we will visit the great house, wind mill, watch house, and other historic ruins. Bring your water shoes. Long or short pants are OK. There is a section of hiking through brush.

Meet at 3:00pm. Driving directions:
- On Route 64, across from the airport, is the Randall "Doc" James Racetrack.
- Immediately east of the racetrack is a dirt road.
- Park off of the dirt road, next to the east fence of the racetrack.

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