KagleStone Ramble


Hike Number: 594

Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District

Hike Type: Loop

Hiking Distance (miles): 10.4

Difficulty: Difficult

Elevation Range: 2,650 / 3,950

Total Elevation Gain: 2,100

Total Elevation Descent: 2,100

Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0594.pdf

Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0594.pdf

Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0594.gpx

Trail Description: This will be a hike in a Figure 8 that will take us to the tops of two more granitic bubbles that together with their more famous companions, comprise our local pluton. Some off-trail hiking, even bushwhacking.:-)

Topos: Rosman & Shining Rock

Flower Season: April

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: Bi-Lo, Pisgah Forest

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 80

Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 64 W; right onto Cathey's Creek Rd. to _______________________

Hike History: A0801, W0801cancelled