Sat, Aug 13, 2016, 6:30 am: Mt. Stewart Gut 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: This is a moderate hike of 3.5 miles and about 3.5 miles total, mostly shaded, along the road and also in the gut. Short or long pants are fine. Much of the hike will be in a stream bed, so you might want to bring water shoes. We will discuss natural, cultural, and historic features, including the Danish bridge that divided the north streams from the east and south streams. Mt. Stewart Gut is one of the longest streams on St.Croix.

Meet at 6:30am at the parking area outside Lawaetz Museum on Mahogany Rd.

Driving directions:
- From Frederiksted town, go north on Route 63 for a short distance to Route 76 / Mahogany Rd.
- Turn right (east) on Mahogany Rd. and go 1.5 miles to Lawaetz Museum on the right.
- Park in the parking area just off the road.

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