Saturday, August 4, 2012, 6:30 pm: Moonlight Hike to Goat Hill

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: Hike the beautiful eastern tip of the island in partial moonlight. Bring a flashlight, since the moon will not rise until 8:36 pm. The hike is moderate to steep, leading to Goat Hill at 672 feet above sea level, with great, unobstructed 360 degree views of the eastern tip of St. Croix and beyond. The next highest point on the island is about 3 miles to the west. The road has loose stones in some areas. We will discuss the natural, cultural, and historical landscape of the area. The hike is 2 miles round trip. Short or long pants are OK. Olasee Davis will be our guide. For more information, call Joyce at 778-9087 or Sonia at 778-2076.

Meet at 6:30pm at Cramer Park.

Driving directions:
- 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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