Sun, Feb 1, 2015, 6:00 pm: Flashlight Hike to Sandy Point

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 flashlight hike to Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge will be about 3.5 miles total, on flat terrain, mostly on roads and trails, and on some sand. The nearly-full moon will be in the sky during the entire hike. We will discuss the natural, cultural, historical, and marine resources of the refuge. Short or long pants are OK. Bring flashlight, water, snack and bug spray. Ecologist Olasee Davis will be our tour guide. For more information, call Joyce at 778-9087, Sonia at 778-2076, or Cathy at 772-2073.

Meet at the extreme west end of Melvin H. Evans Highway at 6:00 p.m.

Driving directions: Go west on Melvin H. Evans Highway (Rt. 66) to the very end. At the blinking light at the intersection of Rt 661 (where you would turn right to go to Frederiksted), do not turn, but continue straight west for another 4/10 of a mile, until you reach a "Sandy Point" sign, and a parking area.

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