Cross Island Hike 2013
Hikers gather at Katama Point, ready to begin the trek.
Hikers gather at Katama Point, ready to begin the trek.
Crossing the field in front of the Farm Institute.
Crossing the field in front of the Farm Institute.
Lily Frankel and Kelsey Hubsch, 18, take a break at Morning Glory Farm.
Lily Frankel and Kelsey Hubsch, 18, take a break at Morning Glory Farm.
Hikers rest and refuel during the morning break at Morning Glory Farm.
Hikers rest and refuel during the morning break at Morning Glory Farm.
Gary Mead, Thomas Dresser, Janet Holladay and Toffee try to keep their feet dry.
Gary Mead, Thomas Dresser, Janet Holladay and Toffee try to keep their feet dry.
Hikers trek through the Caroline Tuthill Preserve.
Hikers trek through the Caroline Tuthill Preserve.
After a lunch break at the YMCA, the route took hiker alongside Thimble Farm.
After a lunch break at the YMCA, the route took hiker alongside Thimble Farm.
Hike organizer Bill Veno addressed the group during their last break at South Mountain.
Hike organizer Bill Veno addressed the group during their last break at South Mountain.
Welcoming the cool breeze across Blackwater Pond.
Welcoming the cool breeze across Blackwater Pond.
Bill Veno, Max Skjolderbrand and Mike Snider cross the bridge at Blackwater Pond.
Bill Veno, Max Skjolderbrand and Mike Snider cross the bridge at Blackwater Pond.
After over 20 miles, hikers reach their destination: Lambert's Cove Beach.
After over 20 miles, hikers reach their destination: Lambert's Cove Beach.
Every hiker who braved the entire route will receive a certificate.
Every hiker who braved the entire route will receive a certificate.
The route for the 21st annual Cross Island Hike.
The route for the 21st annual Cross Island Hike.
They were 48 and one dog strong Saturday morning, gathered at Katama Point, the start of the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank's annual cross Island hike. The route would take them through 20 miles of land bank trails, ancient byways, paved roads and some private properties from Katama to Lambert's Cove Beach.