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Thursday Hike- Francis C. Carter Memorial Preserve, Charlestown
Date and Time
Thursday Jan 29, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ESTJanuary 29 @10:00am
Location
Francis C. Carter Memorial Preserve, Charlestown, RI N 41º 26.298? W 071º 39.408?
Fees/Admission
Free to the public
Website
Contact Information
Sally Hanson, 401-348-9109 (h), 401-932-5295 (c ? morning of hike only) and email: sally.hanson@verizon.net
Send EmailThursday Hike- Francis C. Carter Memo...Description
Please join us for our free-guided trail walks on Thursdays. All walks are at 10 AM unless stated to the contrary. We will visit various local conservation properties, including some of our own Westerly Land Trust preserves. Walks are between 1 ½ to 3 hours and are open to all ages with our target group being agile seniors. Please keep in mind that these are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. If the weather is icy you should bring stabilizers or something for traction. Be aware that our hikes leave promptly so be on time!
Francis C. Carter Memorial Preserve, Charlestown
This hike on Nature Conservancy property has hilly wooded trails for easy walking and beautiful scenery. Meet at the preserve’s parking area off Rte 112, which is marked, with signs in both directions of travel. From I-95, take Exit 3A - Rte 138 East. Follow Rte 138 East to the intersection with Rte 112, at the Richmond School. Bear right onto Rte 112 and follow south through Carolina. Continue straight through the intersection with Rte 91 and over the railroad bridge. Travel approx. 1/2 mile and the preserve entrance will be on the right, marked by a sign. From Rte 1 take Rte 112, approximately 4 miles, continuing past Old Mill Road to Francis Carter Preserve sign and entrance on the left. Leader: Sally Hanson, 401-348-9109 (h), 401-932-5295 (c – morning of hike only) and email: sally.hanson@verizon.net N 41º 26.298’ W 071º 39.408’
PLEASE NOTE:- If you would like to lead a hike for March through December 2015 just let Sally know the date and give her a blurb if she doesn’t have it.
- Inclement weather cancels and if in doubt, contact leader.
- If you wish to carpool contact Sally Hanson at 401.348.9109 (home) or 401.932.5295 (cell) or sally.hanson@verizon.net
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