Sunday, November 10th, 2019, 7:00 am: Seasonal St George Waterfill HikeGeneral 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: The St. Croix Hiking Association has scheduled a hike into St. George Gut. It is a gut/forest/valley hike to the seasonal waterfall of St. George. The hike is within the streambed of the gut, with rocks, stones, and running water in some areas. There is a sugarmill on the way up the waterfall. It is a moderate hike. The natural and cultural history of this site will be discuss. Total miles is 2.2. Olasee Davis, our ecologist, is the tour guide. The meeting place is across from Grove quarry (Spring Field) for 7:00am. For more information, call Cathy 772-2073 or www.stcroixhiking.org
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