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Photo by Cumberland Chapter member Tom R. Filbin |
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Date |
Outing |
Leader |
Location |
Difficulty |
| December 1 (Saturday) |
Day Hike | Ian Schill: (502) 412-7292 |
Jefferson Memorial Forest Louisville, KY |
Moderate |
| Share my favorite hike that’s at Louisville’s own forest. But don’t let the fact that it’s in Louisville fool you! It does not seem urban at all. You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere even though you’re a mere fifteen minutes from downtown. The trail takes you up and down a lot of hills as it goes through the forest.
Rating: Moderate. 5-7 Miles. Suitable for beginners if in good shape. |
| December 2 (Sunday) |
Day Hike: Historic Walk |
Oscar Geralds: (859) 299-4410 & Frankie Barker: (859) 264-8903 |
Lexington, KY | moderate |
| As we walk along sidewalks beside tall buildings, we will mentally recreate over 200 years of history from the beginning settlement in a rustic blockhouse through great cultural and economic growth. As we walk along sidewalks beside tall buildings, we will mentally recreate over 200 years of history from the beginning settlement in a rustic blockhouse through great cultural and economic growth. We will see the site of many things that “used to be”- the “most orderly of disorderly houses, “ the brewery, Town Branch, the first of six courthouses. Why are there bullet holes over the door of the courthouse? Is the ghost still living in the Hunt Morgan House? We will think about our “proud” heritage as we visit the site of the slave market, slave jail, and slave whipping post. The hike ends at a good Italian restaurant. If you sign up for this outing, it will be assumed you will participate regardless of weather conditions or civil disturbances. Rating: Moderate, suitable for beginners, about 6 miles, 4 hours (all pavement) |
| December 2 (Sunday) |
Day Hike | Patricia Perryman: (502) 452-9809 |
Charlestown State Park Charlestown, IN |
Easy |
| Winter is one of the best times of the year to be out on the trails. Join me for a hike in the woods. It is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get away from the hustle of the holidays.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
| December 8 (Saturday) |
Dayhike: Auxier Ridge |
Mary Carol Cooper: (859) 277-0656 Darren Payne: |
Red River Gorge Slade, KY |
Moderate |
| Take a pre-Christmas break from the hustle and bustle of the season. Relax and enjoy this beautiful area in the winter.
Rating: Moderate |
| December 15 (Saturday) |
Bluegrass Group Winter Party | Dave Cooper: (859) 299-5669 |
Lexington, KY | Easy |
| In December, we meet for a social gathering near the time of our regular meeting. Check the Bluegrass Group News in The Cumberland or our website for more details, including the time and location.
Rating: Easy |
| December 29 (Saturday) |
NKY Group Christmas - New Year's Hike | John F. Robbins: (859) 363-0376 |
Big Bone Lick State Park, KY | Moderate |
| Escape during your holidays to take this winter hike covering all the trails in Big Bone, including two blazed by the NKY Group in the past few years. Hike lasts 2.5 to 3 hours.
Wear warm, weather-tolerant clothing, especially waterproof shoes with good treads. Bring your own liquids and trail snacks as desired. Restroom is encountered midway on the hike if needed. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Leader will wait no longer than 15 minutes for latecomers, so don't be late! Hike will not be cancelled for cold, light snow or drizzle. Only seriously bad weather will cause cancellation. RSVP to John by noon on Friday, Dec. 28 Rating: Easy to moderate, with multiple up and down elevation changes of 100' or more. Beginners welcome. |
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