Hitchcock Woods Foundation Field Program: Geology Hike

Please note that registration is required and carpooling is highly encouraged. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration through Eventbrite or contact hlevy@hitchcockwoods.org.

Join HWF and the Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society for a guided geology hike! We will explore the unique geology of Hitchcock Woods, including the scenic Chalk Cliffs. We will meet at the Tea Cottage entrance (1770 Dibble Rd, Aiken SC 29801) and hike ~2 miles, taking plenty of breaks. Note that the trails here are sandy and hilly and we will hike through some steep terrain. There are no public restrooms or places to refill a water bottle, so please plan accordingly.

Recommended things to bring:

• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Water
• Snacks
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Binoculars
• Camera
• Notebook/pencil for recording observations

About Hitchcock Woods: Hitchcock Woods, nestled in the heart of Aiken, South Carolina, is the largest urban forest in the United States at 2,100 acres. Open daily from sunrise to sunset, its 70 miles of trails offer a haven to the public on foot and horseback. Owned and managed by the Hitchcock Woods Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Woods comprise a mosaic of mature pine forests and bottomland hardwood forests, supporting a diversity of plants and wildlife. The Woods is protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement held by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and is a designated South Carolina Heritage Preserve Trust site. You can learn more about the Woods at www.hitchcockwoods.org.