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Photo by Cumberland Chapter member Tom R. Filbin |
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Date |
Outing |
Leader |
Location |
Difficulty |
| December 7 (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 13 (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 13 (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 19 (Friday) |
Dinner and Movie | Lane Boldman & Joey Shadowen: 859-252-3422 |
Lexington, KY | Easy |
| Join us for an environmental-themed movie and a potluck
dinner. The host will supply the main course.
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners |
| December 19 (Friday) |
Dinner and Evening Walk | Becky Hunger: 502-454-4595 Barbara Hedspeth: |
Louisville, KY | Easy |
| Eat and walk at our monthly social gathering. Join us for a short walk after a meal at one of Louisville Originals (locally owned restaurants). Check the Greater Louisville Sierra Club website for details
Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners. |
| December 27 (Saturday) |
NKY's Early Winter Hike | John F. Robbins: (859) 363-0376 |
Big Bone Lick State Park Boone County, KY |
Moderate |
| NKY’s Early Winter Hike covers all the trails in Big Bone, including two blazed by the NKY Group in the past few years. The 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. A restroom is encountered midway on the hike if needed.
This is an easy hike but there are several up and down elevation changes of 100’ or more. Beginners are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The leader will wait no longer than 15 minutes for latecomers, so don’t be late! The hike will not be cancelled for cold, light snow, or drizzle. Only seriously bad weather will cause cancellation. RSVP to the leader by noon on Friday, December 26 and provide e-mail and phone contact information. Rating: Easy, suitable for beginners |
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