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From: Er-News (er_news@dehai.org)
Date: Thu Jun 16 2011 - 21:54:38 EDT
Selamat
We couldn't get the nearest train ride for Friday. They do not
operate on weekdays.
Instead we will take a 30 minute Jet boat ride on the New River. We
will get a chance to see the New River Bridge from underneath.
The departing point is Hawk's Nest State Park where we had our picnic
two years ago. For those of us who took the tram down to the river
you remember seeing the boats. That is where we will take the boats.
The first ride is at 11 a.m. and the last one is at 4:00 p.m.
Let's all aim to meet at 11:00 a.m. at the picnic site were we had
lunch last time. Had our lunch and arrange to take the boats around 1
p.m. departure. This will hopefully give us good lighting to take
pictures.
The rates for the boat ride are:
Children (4 and under) Free
Children (5 to 16) $10
Adults $25
Seniors (60 and up) $23
The tram ride fare are:
Children 5 - 16 = $2.50
Adults = $3.50
Seniors = $3.00
Hawks Nest State Park is conveniently located on the Midland Trail
Scenic Highway (Route 60). One hour east of Charleston, WV and only 8
miles west of Route 19.
GPS navigation coordinates for Hawks Nest State Park.
Latitude:
38.121005 degrees - 38° 7' 15.62" N
Longitude:
-81.118129 degrees - 81° 7' 5.26" W
See you there.
Here are the directions from 2009
Dehai Retreat 2011 will start with a picnic and boat ride at Hawk's
Nest State Park, WV on Friday, June 17th. Those of us who will spend
the night at Ripley will be leaving Ripley at 9:30 A.M. and we will
be back at Ripley around 7 p.m. In time for the famous Dehai Retreat
Bonfire. If you cannot make it by 9:30 a.m. to leave with the group,
but can join us later, here are some directions for Friday's Picnic,
safe drive. The address to look for is 9 Hawks Nest Park Road,
Ansted, WV 25812. Hawks Nest State Park is located on the Midland
Trail Scenic Highway (Route 60). One hour east of Charleston, WV and
about 8 miles west of Route 19.
From the west, (coming on I-77 south, I-64 east, Charleston,
Ripley, Ohio, …)
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1. Take I-77 south
2. Take exit 96 for I-77/Midland Trail/I-64/US-60 toward Belle
3. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Kanawha Blvd E/US-60
and merge onto Kanawha Blvd E/US-60 Continue to follow US-60 East for
about 40 miles.
4. Turn right at Hawks Nest Rd
5. Slight left to stay on Hawks Nest Rd and you will come to the park.
From the Northeast from Washington, DC area
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1. Take I-66 west (You will drive west on I-66 for about 75 miles)
2. Take exit 1A to merge onto I-81 S toward Roanoke (you will drive
about 109 miles on I-81)
3. Slight right at I-64 W (signs for Lexington/Charleston/I-64 West)
(You will drive west on I-64 for about 85 miles)
4. Take exit 156 for US-60 toward Midland Trail/Sam Black Church
5. Turn right at US-60 (signs for Rupert/Rainelle) (You will drive
on US-60 West for 43 miles
6. Turn left at Hawks Nest Rd,
7. Slight left to stay on Hawks Nest Rd and you will come to the park.
From the South coming on I-77 North
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01. From I-77, take exit 48 toward Summersville/US-19
02. Merge onto US-19 N
03. Take the E Main St exit
04. Slight right at Main St E/WV-16
05. Turn left at E Main St/WV-16
06. Turn right at US-19/WV-16, Continue to follow US-19
07. Turn left at Opossum Creek
08. Turn left at Chestnutburg Rd/Old Mill Creek Rd
09. Turn left at Chestnutburg Rd
10. Turn left at Hawks Nest Rd and you will come to the park.
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