Guided hikes
2010

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 happy to arrange other hikes for any type or size of group. Call 459-7269.

Jan. -  Sat.  9    July - Sat. 10
        Sun. 10           Sun. 11 

Feb. -  Sat. 13    Aug. - Sat. 14**  
        Sun. 14           Sun.  8** 

Mar. -  Sat. 13    Sept.- Sat. 11 
        Sun. 14           Sun. 12 

Apr. -  Sat. 10    Oct. - Sat.  9 
        Sun. 11           Sun. 10 

May  -  Sat.  8    Nov. - Sat. 13 
        Sun.  9           Sun. 14

June -  Sat. 12    Dec. - Sat. 11 
        Sun. 13           Sun. 12 

Other important dates:
February: Invasive Plant Removal Workday Feb. 20, 2010
April: Spring Open House Apr. 24, 2010
June: National Trails Day Open House Saturday, June 5, 2010
October: Fall Open House Oct. 23, 2010
December: Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Party Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010
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.