See State’s Largest Cypress

Join Altamaha Riverkeeper on a Hike to the Largest Cypress Tree on Record

An exploration to see the old giant tree - 44 feet and 5 inches wide – guided by James Holland former Altamaha Riverkeeper followed by the story of how he discovered it. The trip is not to be missed and space is limited. Join us on a July 23 hike to the ancient Altamaha River swamp, lush with trees estimated to be more than 1,000 year old.  The Murf conservation track, where the tree resides, is between McIntosh and Long County. In past hikes to the area we have seen beautiful wading birds, Prothonotary Warblers, and vireos so bring your binoculars. The hike to the prehistoric giant tree swamp is not long distance but wading through water, mud, and vines is necessary.

ARK is offering the tour on a first-come first-served basis to the first 15 current ARK members who make a $50 or more per person contribution and a reservation to go on the trip. For non members, the cost is $80 and includes an ARK membership.

Suggested Clothing: shoes to wade in water, light weight loose clothing
Things to Bring: picnic lunch, water, insect repellant, water, folding chair

We will meet you in the Darien Outlet Mall parking lot next to the Ruby Tuesday Restaurant at 8 a.m.  Darien Exit 49 off I-95. At that point, we will caravan in the cars for about 20 minutes to the Murf track to begin our adventure.

Bring a picnic lunch and a folding chair. After exploring for 2-3 hours or however long you want in the shaded cypress forest there is a gorgeous area shaded by large oaks where we can picnic on the bluff overlooking the swamp.

About the Schedule
We can’t predict the river; we are basing this date on current river stages. Make sure we have your current telephone number or email address so we can contact you if we have to reschedule due to high river stages making the river too high to hold the hike on the planned day. We will know 4-5 days ahead and contact you only if the hike has to be rescheduled.

To make reservations please send a check to Altamaha Riverkeeper, P.O. Box 2642, Darien, GA  31305 or reserve and pay online.

Also call: 912-439-8164 or email ARK at: stewards@altamahariverkeeper.org. and give us your current email.

By making reservations you are committing to a non refundable $50 per person contribution because we will stop taking reservations when we reach 15 participants.

Hope you can participate, if not please support ARK’s work any way by making a contribution.
ARK Staff

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