Sun, Mar 31, 2013, 3:00 pm: Walking Tour of Christiansted

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: This walking tour of Christiansted will include parts of the town, and parts of the new bypass overlooking the town where we will see the old hospital, the graveyard, and other features. Our leader will be Catherine Prince.

Meet at 3:00 p.m. at the old gas station across from the police station in Bassin Triangle.

Driving directions:
From downtown Christiansted:
- Go west on Route 75. The first traffic light that you come to will be at the four-way intersection with Route 70, in the area called Bassin Triangle.
- Just before the light, turn left into the old gas station and park.

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