Friends of Lower Howard's Creek

Lower Howard's Creek Guided Hikes
Lower Howard's Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve contains endangered and threatened plant species and sensitive historic cultural sites, therefore, all hikes into the Preserve must be with an approved guide. Pets are not allowed into the Preserve.

photos above by Jim Lane, www.thephotolane.com

photos above by Wes Moody

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Group size is limited so please call the Preserve manager at (859) 744-4888 and leave a message to make reservations. Since this is a Kentucky State Nature Preserve, no dogs are allowed on the hikes. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Hikers should dress according to the expected weather. The terrain at the Preserve is quite steep and rocky, so please wear appropriate shoes or boots. Shallow creek crossings are a possibility on all hikes and your feet may get wet. Please call the preserve manager if there is a question about suitability of the weather. It is recommended that you carry water and trail snacks. Hike is free to members of the Friends of Lower Howard's Creek, $5 donation suggested for each non member.

All hikes will start at the Preserve’s main entrance/parking lot at 1945 Athens-Boonesboro Road unless otherwise noted.

photo by James Mann, Winchester Sun photo by Jim Lane, www.thephotolane.com

January 14 2012, Saturday at 10:00 AM. Tree Identification

Bill Crankshaw will lead this hike, emphasis is on identification of trees in the winter. Moderately strenuous, 3 hours in length.

January 28 2012, Saturday at 10:00 AM. West Fork Hike

Join Preserve Manager Clare Sipple as she leads a long hike to West Fork. Moderately strenuous, 3 hours in length.

Guest tour guides are being scheduled, and will be announced as their programs become available. Volunteer training for invasive plant eradication, trail construction, environmental education, and historic interpretation is being planned. If you would like to schedule a private hike for a family or group, call the reservation number, (859) 744-4888 to find out available dates.

photo by Jim Lane photo by Wes Moody

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