Guided Exploration Hike and BYO Lunch: GTM Reserve
Come learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity during a guided hike. Find out about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine resources and current efforts to learn about and save these resources.
Find Out More About the GTM Research Reserve Here: https://gtmnerr.org/
Agenda:
- 8:50: Meet at 8:50 at the Yellow Trail Trailhead
- 9:00: Start the Guided Hike (2.2 Miles Round Trip)
- 11:00: Finish the Guided Hike
- 11:00: Lunch and Chatting at the Pavilion (Bring Your Own Bagged Lunch)
Do I need a reservation to attend the hike?
- No, PMI-NEFL has reserved 18 spots for the hike.
What should I wear?
- Appropriate clothing for the outdoors is recommended.
- Dress in layers and prepare for any type of weather.
- Closed-toe shoes are encouraged but not required.
- Hats protect your skin from the sun, along with sunscreen.
- Bug spray is also suggested.
What should I bring?
- A reusable water bottle (that can be filled up onsite), insect repellent (strongly recommended), sunscreen, and binoculars/cameras are suggested.
Where should I meet my guide?
- //www.google.com/maps/@30.0223122,-81.3353062,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1cAy_DgmGovH6PxWkNuOLQebtfZk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none; transition: var(--tec-transition-color); color: var(--tec-color-link-primary); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tec-color-link-accent);">CLICK HERE for a Google Map. Your guide will be waiting at the Trailhead Pavilion around 8:50 a.m. The hike begins at 9 a.m.
Are there any fees?
- Only a $3/vehicle fee for parking (paid at arrival). Only cash is accepted.
How long is the hike?
- The hike is less than 2.2 miles round trip and follows the Yellow Trail (CLICK HERE for a Trail Map). It takes less than 2.0 hours.
Are trails accessible for strollers?
- The trails are not paved and have loose sand. Only strollers with big rugged wheels are recommended.
Is there anything else to see afterward?
- If you like, have lunch at the Trailhead Pavilion. Then, try out one of the other trails. Enjoy the Dam area, where visitors fish, and rent kayaks or paddle boards. Head to one of the three beach lots or hang out in the Visitor Center to learn more about the reserve’s natural surroundings.
Please let Melissa Doyle (dirregco@pmi-nefl.org) or Marney Ridout (marney.ridout@gmail.com) if you have any questions or concerns and we will be happy to assist. Thanks!
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