Please RSVP to Brie as soon as possible!! This should be done via e-mail and as soon as you are sure your scout will attend.
The hike will be Scouts only! As of today, all of the adult/chaperone spots are full, so unless you've already been told by Brie that you were a chaperone, plan on dropping off your scout by 1:50pm in the parking lot at the park. While the hike will start at 2pm, if you are not there early, it will delay the entire group. Please be respectful of your fellow Scouts and our Ranger and chaperones by being on time!!
This will be a geology hike, accompanied by a ranger, and the girls should plan on dressing warmly and comfortably enough to hike a mile and a half. They should also be prepared for the day's weather. As of Monday, December 9, the forecast for Saturday is cloudy and warmer than this week, with highs in the mid 50s. The girls should dress in layers which will allow for adjustment if the weather turns cool, windy, rainy or even warm. They should also wear fairly sturdy, comfortable shoes. No special equipment is required, a good pair of sneakers or tennis shoes should be adequate. Even though it is winter, they will be outdoors for 2 hours, so consider a light sunblock and lip protection.
Remind your Scout to get a good night's rest on Friday night, and to eat a good, balanced breakfast and lunch before taking off. She should also drink plenty of water in the morning to start out well hydrated. Avoid caffeine or overly sugary snacks and foods for lunch before the hike, as she will need a good balanced meal with protein and complex carbohydrates to help fuel her on the trail.
The Park's official address is 618 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
If you need further information, the contact number is 919-383-1686
(pdf): http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/ocmo/pics/parkmap.pdf
The directions, found on the Occoneechee Mountain website, are as follows:
To reach Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area from I-85, take exit 164. Turn right traveling north on Churton Street, and turn left at the next traffic light onto Mayo Street. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Orange Grove Road. Turn at the second right on to Virginia Cates Road, and follow the signs to the parking area.
Here is a link to the park website. http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/ocmo/main.php which includes trail maps and parking lot maps.
Feel free to use the comments section below to communicate possible hook ups for car pooling to and from the park. Again, keep in mind that all of the adult spots available for this outing are full, and no siblings will be allowed for the organized geology hike. You are welcome to stay and enjoy the park, or you can return to pick up your scout at 4pm.
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