Active/Former Military Members ONLY - Bulow Plantation Ruins and Hike
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This is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event - a joint Sierra Club Northeast Florida and YMCA outing - FOR ACTIVE AND FORMER MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY.
Join us in visiting the Bulow Sugar Plantation Ruins and a three mile hike along the Bulow Woods Hiking Trail. This will lead us into a deep shaded forest where live oak and other hardwood trees have grown undisturbed for centuries. The one mile round-trip to the ruins is surfaced with gravel, sidewalks and grass. The ruins are self guided and we’ll have time to read the informational plaques on the production of sugar and daily life on the plantation.
We will then continue and hike 3 miles of the trail. We will cross several boardwalks, some of which have an incline and are slippery. There are many tripping hazards and a knee high log to climb over.
After the hike, we will have a sandwich and chips lunch at the picnic tables. We will provide the food.
Register and sign the liability waiver on line to save time at the trailhead.
The link is: https://tinyurl.com/y4cbx5et
Please bring sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, and water. Animals are not permitted, but children are welcome if they can keep the pace.
We will meet at the picnic pavilion at 9:45 am where there is a restroom and we will begin at 10 am. There is a $4.00 fee per vehicle unless you have a current Florida State Park Pass. You will be reimbursed for the entrance fee.
DIRECTIONS:
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park (please don’t confuse with Bulow Creek State Park)
3501 Old Kings Road
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
Take I-95 south and get off at exit 284. Turn left and drive 0.25 miles, then turn right on Old Kings Rd S and drive 3.5 miles. The entrance to the plantation ruins will be on the left.
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Cancellation Policy: The event may be cancelled if weather threatens heavy rain or safety such as in the case of lightning or high winds in the forecast. Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.
NOTE: Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don’t want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outing leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.