yes, alessandro volta did die. he died on march 5th 1827, he was 82 years old.
Umstead is one of the few state parks that have trails for bicycling. There are about 13 miles of multi-use trails for bicycling, horseback riding, and hiking. The trailhead for these trails are at the Multi-Use parking lot.
The best exercise to prepare for a hike is good, old fashioned walking. Walking provides both a cardiovascular workout and strengthens the same muscles you'll use on your hike. Begin by walking 30 to 45 minutes three days a week to train for a five mile (eight kilometer) hike. On a fourth day, take a longer walk and increase your distance each week until you're walking about two-thirds of the length of your hike [source: Spilner and Robertson ].