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©
1995 Gerald Singer
This seldom-traveled gut can provide a link between
the Fish Bay Road and the L’Esperance Road.
A good way to begin this scramble is from the Fish
Bay Road where the gut crosses the road a little to the west
of Guavaberry Farms Nursery. The ascent is gradual and an elevation
of a little more than 400 feet is attained upon reaching the
L’Esperance Road.
The first part of the walk is over relatively level
terrain through the Fish Bay development. As you leave the developed
area, the grade steepens. Tall and mature trees, orchids and
flowering vines line the sides of the gut. Birds, especially
several species of mountain doves abound and their songs are
the predominant sounds heard in this region. The result is a
peaceful and quiet escape away from any signs of human civilization
and an opportunity to commune with the natural beauty of St.
John.
In several areas there are shallow pools, which
are home to crayfish, crabs, and small fresh water fish. Eventually
the gut will fork and the main right hand fork is the way to
the L’Esperance road. The bottom of the gut here is moss
covered in many places and often has running water. It is extremely
beautiful, but also very slippery; so proceed with caution. A
beautiful mature mango tree can be found at the fork of the guts.
The gut crosses the L’Esperance road in the
vicinity of a fragrant and beautiful stand of Bay Rum trees,
which is a perfect place to stop and rest and perhaps enjoy a
picnic or a snack. From here you can go back down the gut or
continue on the L'Esperance Road to either Centerline Road (left)
of Reef Bay (right).
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