4th Quarter
Half Day Sunday Hikes
Hike Ratings First Letter Second Letter Distance Cumulative Elevation Gain AA: Over 12 miles AA: Over 2,000 ft. A: 9-12 miles A: 1,500-2,000 ft. B: 6-9 miles B: 1,000-1,500 ft. C: Under 6 miles C: Under 1,000 ft.
Also in the hike descriptions, the terms easy, moderate or strenuous reflect the overall trail conditions, the physical challenge and other factors influencing hike difficulty. If you have questions, CONTACT THE LEADER.
Driving distance is round-trip from Asheville. All Saturday and Sunday hikes assemble at Westgate Shopping Center near I240 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Half Day hikes submitted by Elisabeth Feil, 684-8719. For the next schedule, please call Paula Robbins, 281-3253 or Pat Elias, 687-1651, with suggestions. Leaders: Mail sign-up sheets to this quarter's scheduler. Meet at Westgate unless otherwise noted.
HALF DAY No. H0304-292 Oct. 12 North Slope Trail 1:00 PM Hike 6, Rated C-B Pat Elias 828-687-1651 peliasy@aol.com Note early start time. An easy to moderate hike in Pisgah National Forest. NOTE: Only meeting place will be the Pisgah Ranger Station new parking lot.
HALF DAY No. H0304-089 Oct. 19 Lemon Gap to Max Patch 12:30 PM Hike 5.5, Drive 140, Rated C-B Les Love 828-658-1489 lesrlove@aol.com Note the early start time. This AT hike highlights beautiful fall foliage & panoramic views from the top of Max patch. Suitable for anyone over 10 years old. (Those under 18 MUST be accompanied by adult.)
HALF DAY No. H0304-293 Oct. 26 Cane Creek Loop 1:30 PM Hike 4, Drive 80, Rated C-C Gerry McNabb 828-274-0057 gcmcnabb@charter.net We'll take a clockwise loop. There are several foot bridges, some without rails. Second Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station new parking lot at 2:15 PM.
HALF DAY No. H0304-294 Nov. 02 Picklesimer Fields 1:30 PM Hike 5, Drive 65, Rated C-B Tom Sanders 828-252-6327 mel&tgs@main.nc.us In and out hike from the fish hatchery. We'll take the Butter Gap trail and see how far we get. Second Meeting: Place Fish Hatchery at 2:20 PM. HALF DAY No. H0304-295 Nov. 9 Pump Gap Loop 1:00 PM Hike 4, Drive 80, Rated C-B Jorge Munoz 828-658-0606 jmunoz@buncombe.main.nc.us Note the early start time. From Silvermine trailhead in Hot Springs we have a good climb to the ridge where we will visit an old mountain cemetery, cross the AT and return on Pump Gap Trail. There is beautiful vegetation & scenery to enjoy beside good company.
HALF DAY No. H0304-296 Nov. 16 MST: Parkway HQ to Folk Art Center 1:00 PM Hike 5, Rated C-C Anita & Richard Walkey 828-681-2967 walkey@juno.com Note the early start time. This easy in & out hike begins at Parkway Headquarters. Suitable for anyone over 10 years old. (Those under 18 MUST be accompanied by adult.) NOTE: Only meeting place will be the Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters parking area.
HALF DAY No. H0304-297 Nov. 23 Sams Gap South 12:30 PM Hike 5, Drive 50, Rated C-B Neal Andreae 828-698-2546 nandreae@gowebway.com Note early start time. An AT hike from Sams Gap to Hog Back Ridge shelter & return. An opportunity to check out the relocation under I 26 & an AT parking lot!
HALF DAY No. H0304-298 Nov. 30 Sleepy Gap from Hardtimes Trailhead 1:30 PM Hike 4-5, Drive 20, Rated C-C Elizabeth Feil 828-684-8719 hofeil@brinet.com This is a popular loop trail in the Bent Creek area. There is some climbing involved, but it will feel good on a cold day.
HALF DAY No. H0304-102 Dec. 7 Coontree Loop 1:00 PM Hike 3.7, Drive 70, Rated C-B Paula Robbins 828-281-3253 paularww@bellsouth.net Note early start time. Starting from Coontree parking area this moderate hike goes along Coontree Creek & over Coontree Mountain. Hike is steep in places. Second meeting place: Pisgah Ranger Station new parking lot at 1:45 PM.
HALF DAY No. H0304-299 Dec. 14 Christmas Party Hike Noon Hike 4-5, Drive 50, Rated C-C Diane Hankins 828-298-2870 (before 9 PM) Note early start time. Leisurely paced annual hike. Bring a little gift (wrapped, please) & receive one too. Where we go will depend on the weather. Only meeting place is the Ingles parking lot across from Biltmore Square Mall. Suitable for anyone over 10 years old. (Those under 18 MUST be accompanied by adult.)
HALF DAY No. H0304-300 Dec. 21 MST from Craven Gap or Ox Creek 1:00 PM Hike 6, Drive 14, Rated B-C Ruth Hartzler 828-251-0886 Ruthmtn@aol.com Note early start time. Depending on where BRP is open we will either start at Craven Gap or Ox Creek. Only meeting place will be the Folk Art Center back parking lot.
Half Day Dec. 28 No Hike Scheduled Happy Holiday!!!
HALF DAY No. H0304-301 Jan. 4 Pink Beds Loop 1:00 PM Hike 5, Drive 80, Rated C-C Elizabeth Feil 828-684-8719 hofeil@brinet.com Note early start time. From Pink Beds parking lot we will make a pleasant loop past meandering streams & wildlife clearings. An easy popular hike with negligible elevation change. Second meeting place: Pink Beds parking area at 2:00 PM.