Monthly Guided hikes
2008

Georgia Lucas's will specifies that all hikes at Bright Leaf are guided hikes.

The Friends of Bright Leaf volunteers are happy to provide guided hikes to the public.
Guided hikes are open to the public and are on the second Saturday and second Sunday of each month (except when holidays conflict).

All hikes start at 9:00am

Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water.

Please arrive on time – there is only one hike per day.

We are very happy to arrange other hikes for any type or size of group on other days or times. Call 459-7269.

Jan. -  Sat. 12th      Feb. - Sat.  9th   
        Sun. 13th             Sun. 10th 

March - Sat. 8th     April - Sat. 12th   
        Sun. 9th             Sun. 13th

May  -  Sat. 10th      June - Sat. 14th*   
        Sun. 11th             Sun.  8th*

July  - Sat. 12th      Aug. - Sat. 9th   
        Sun. 13th            Sun. 10th      

Sept. - Sat. 13th      Oct. - Sat. 11th   
        Sun. 14th             Sun. 12th

Nov. -  Sat. 8th      Dec. - Sat. 13th   
        Sun. 9th             Sun. 14th  

*NOTE: The Sunday hike in June comes the weekend before the Saturday hike.

Other important dates:
February: Invasive Plant Removal Workday Saturday, Feb. 9th, 2008 (Rain date Feb. 23rd)
April: Earth Day Open House Saturday, Apr. 19th, 2008. 9:00am-1:00pm, Early birding hike 7:00am with reservation.
June: National Trails Day Open House Saturday, June 7th, 2008
October: Fall Open House 2008
December: Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Party Tuesday, Dec. 9th, 2008
All activities and programs are free and open to the public. Check with the Preserve Manager or a docent for more information.

Directions to the park:
The Bright Leaf parking lot is off 2222 between Mopac and 360.
From Mopac, go west on 2222 and go past the light at Mesa. The next street is Creek Mountain Road (before you get to Mt. Bonnell Rd.).
Take a left on to Creek Mountain Rd. and go straight until the road curves to the right. Follow the road and on the left will be a green gate to the parking lot.
From 360, go east on 2222, go past Mt. Bonnell Rd and turn right on Creek Mountain Rd.
Go straight on Creek Mountain until the road curves to the right. Follow the road and on the left will be a green gate to the parking lot.
The Lucas Conference Center is at 4400 Crestway Drive on the southern end of the park. Hikes do not start from this location.

For more information or to arrange a guided hike for a group:
We welcome any group and will gladly arrange a hike.
Call the Preserve Manager's office at 459-7269.
Online visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fobl to sign up for hike reminders via e-mail.