Sun, May 23, 2010, 3:00 pm: Walk to Estate Grange and Anna’s HopeGeneral 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: This
is an easy walk of about 1 mile total. We will visit Estate Anna’s
Hope historic ruins as well as Estate Grange great house where Alexander
Hamilton spent some time growing up as a boy. We will visit the grave
of his mother Rachel Faucett who is buried at Estate Grange. Short or
long pants are OK. Ecologist Olasee Davis will be our tour guide. For
more information, call Joyce at 778-9087, Dorothy at 718-8409, or Sonia
at 778-2076. St. Croix Hiking Association - home page |