Hike & Learn

Hike & Learn

Hike & Learn May

Hike & Learn

In-Person
Walker Point Access - Grayson Lake Wildlife Management Area
Rebecca Konopka 6064746686 rebecca.k@uky.edu

Last Revised: Apr 30th, 2024

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Event Description

2024 Hike & Learn Schedule: 

First Friday of the Month 

May 3rd @ 1:00 PM Walker Point Access - Grayson Lake Wildlife Management Area

  • Trail is located on the left on Rt 7 after you pass 986 heading towards Sandy Hook. 
  • Hike Focus: Birding and Tree ID
  • Special Guests: Billy Thomas and Laurie Thomas, UK Extension Foresters; Nathan Hall, Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife  
  • Out and back on the trail is approximately 1.5 miles.
  • Difficulty: Easy

 

Next (bonus) hike: May 17th at Carter Caves State Resort Park 

  • Bring a sack lunch.  
  • Meet at the Welcome Center at 10:15 AM.   We will hike the Horn Hollow Trail (1.5 miles) and then eat lunch and hike the Natural Bridge Trail (0.5 mile).  In the afternoon, we will be touring X Cave {WALKING DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY: About 1/4 mile with 75 stair steps, some stooping, narrow passage DURATION: About 45 minutes TEMPERATURE: 40-65 degrees}. 
  • Our friends from PENCo Hikers will be joining us!  

 

Next month: June 7th at Eagle Lake MSU Campus 

  • The trail head is located at 100 Evans Branch Rd, Morehead, KY 40351.   
  • Parking may be available on the hill near the trail or in the Rec Center Parking Lot.  

 

For All Hikes: 

  • Please wear closed-toe shoes.
  • Bring your own snacks and drinks.     
  • To sign up for email reminders click here and select Hike & Learn under group memberships.  

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Contact Information

94 Fairground Dr Grayson, KY 41143-9520

(606) 474-6686

carter.ext@uky.edu