Sun, Sep 19, 2010, 7:00 am: The Beast to Mount Eagle 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: Park and meet at the TOP of the BEAST at 7:00 am, hike starts at 7:30. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants recommended. We will be walking along a dirt road, then going off road into the brush. We will encounter some slippery rocks, and thorny bushes. Mount Eagle is the highest point on St. Croix, and from there we will have a great view of the Cane Bay area. Bring snacks, drink, insect repellant, wear a hat. The hike should take about 3 hours total.

Driving directions:
From Frederiksted, go east on Centerline Rd (Rt. 70) for 4 to 5 miles, then left (there's a traffic light there) onto Rt. 69 North.
From Christiansted, go west on Centerline Rd (Rt. 70) for about 10 miles, then right (there's a traffic light there) onto Rt. 69 North.
Go about 3 miles on Rt. 69 North, and look for cars and people gathered at the highest point of the road.

For more information, call Joyce at 778-9087, Dorothy at 718-8409, or Sonia at 778-2076.

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