3rd Quarter 2004
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.
P400: Indicates that this hike qualifies for the P400 award.
SB6K: Indicates that this hike qualifies for the SB6K award.
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.
The meeting place for each hike will be
designated by the hike leader and will appear in the hike description. Driving mileage will be listed, round trip, from the first designated meeting place.
Half-day hikes submitted by Pat Elias,
828-687-1651, peliasy@aol.com and Paula Robbins, 828-281-3253, paularww@bellsouth.net . Driving distance is round-trip from Asheville. All hikes assemble at Westgate Shopping Center near I 240 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-350 July 4
DuPont State Forest–
Guion Farm P.L #1 1:30 PM
Hike 4-5, Drive 70+, Rated C-C
Anita and Richard Walkey, 828-681-2967, Walkey@juno.com
A leisurely paced walk down old logging roads through some beautiful forest. We'll stop at an old cemetery, and if we have time we'll take a side trail down to a beautiful waterfall. Second meeting place: Ingles on Highland Lake Rd. in Hendersonville at 2:15 pm.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-285 July 11
Lane Pinnacle from Bee Tree Gap 1:30 PM
Hike 5, Drive 60, 1000 ft. Ascent, Rated C-B
Elisabeth Feil, 828-684-8719, hofeil@brinet.com
This is a great in-and-out and up-and-down hike on a high ridge with excellent views. The climbs are short but quite steep. Moderate pace. Second meeting place: Folk Art Center lower parking lot at 1:45 PM.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-377 July 18
Stambaugh Trail 1:30 PM
Hike 4, Drive 20, Rated C-C
Don Walton, 828-298-5084,
We will hike a loop in the Bent Creek area that will involve the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and an unnamed trail 0.75 miles-long, discovered and maintained by Sherman Stambaugh. The CMC is trying to get this trail officially recognized by the Pisgah Forest District.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-349 July 25
Buck Spring Trail 11:00 AM
Hike 6.2, Drive 50, Rated B-C
Diane Hankins, 298-2870 (before 9 PM)
Note early start time. Leisurely-paced downhill car switch hike. Suitable for anyone over 10 years old (those under 18 MUST be accompanied by adult). Join us for supper at Pisgah Inn after the hike. Only meeting place: Ingles parking lot across from Biltmore Square Mall. (unless other arrangements made with leader before July 23).
HALF-DAY No. H0403-378 August 1
Devil’s Courthouse to
Graveyard Fields 1:30 PM
Hike 5, Drive 50, Rated C-C
Egon Fricke, 828-926 2307, frickeegon@aol.com
We will leave one or more cars at the meeting place and travel to Devil’s Courthouse parking area. From there, we will start hiking to FS 816, then down this road (0.7 miles), cross the BRP and hike parallel to it to the finish point. The trail is around 5 miles and very easy except for the rather steep and short ascent to Devil’s Courthouse. Only meeting place: Graveyard Fields parking area at BRP milepost 418.8
HALF-DAY No. H0403-043 August 8
Frying Pan Tower 1:30 PM
Hike 4, Drive 40, Rated CB
Boyd Brasington, 828-254-8675,
We will follow a nice trail through the woods to Frying Pan Gap and then a jeep road to the tower, where there is a wide view. Only meeting place: Ingles parking lot across from Biltmore Square Mall.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-325 August 15
Tanyard Gap to Rich Mountain 1:30 PM
Hike 5, Drive 72, Rated C-B
Bill Ross, 828-271-799, wrossmath@CS.com
After a moderate climb on the Appalachian Trail, we will be rewarded with an outstanding view from Rich Mountain.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-286 August 22
Sycamore Cove 1:00 PM
Hike 7, Drive 60, 1000 ft. ascent, Rated B-B
Pat Elias, 828-687-1651, peliasy@aol.com
Note early start time. A moderate hike in the Pisgah National Forest with several easy stream crossings. Hikers to form carpools at Westgate and meet hike leader at Davidson River Campground parking lot at 1:30 PM.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-379 August 29
Seniard Ridge/Wash Creek 12:30 PM
Hike 5, Drive 60, Rated B-C
Marlene Santa Maria, 828-299-9095,
Note early start time. This little known trail in the vicinity of the North Mills River Recreation Area takes us through open woods, browse fields, and streams. The first and last 30 minutes are steep, otherwise this is a moderate hike. Topo: Dunsmore Mtn.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-067 September 5
Douglas Falls 1:30 PM
Hike 4, Drive 60, Rated C-B
Jorge Munoz, 658-0606
The treat really starts on our way up, driving six miles of Forest Service road by “Miracle Mountains”. After a very short hike we will be treated to a view of one of the highest waterfalls in our area. Soon after starting the climb past the waterfall we will pay respects to the most outstanding tree growing on our beloved mountains.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-380 September 12
Big Creek 1:30 PM
Hike 5, Drive 50, Rated C-C
Paula Robbins, 828-281-3253, paularww@bellsouth.net
This in-and-out hike begins near the Hendersonville Reservoir. Suitable for beginning hikers. Second meeting place: North Mills River Recreation area at 2:00 PM.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-381 September 19
Snowball Trail 1:30 PM
Hike 5.5, Drive 50, Rated C-B
Danny Bernstein, 828-236-0192, danny@hikertohiker.org
A nice, steady climb to High Rocks (Hawkbill Mountain) for outstanding views. We will continue beyond Hawkbill and snack at Snowball Gap. Second meeting place: Craven Gap on BRP at 1:45 PM.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-382 September 26
Three Tree Ridge 1:30 PM
Hike 3, Drive 65, 700 ft. ascent, Rated C-C
Lewis and Jane Blodgett, 828-274-7863
From Lake Logan Center we will hike the Gazebo Trail, a steady though not steep ascent on an old logging road to the end of the ridge. There are good views of the lake and surrounding peaks.
HALF-DAY No. H0403-383 October 3
Dupont State Forest –
Fawn Lake P.L. #2 11:30 AM
Hike 6, Drive 25, Rated B-C
Becky Elston, 828-749-1886, abbybail@tds.net
Note early start time. We will hike the Reasonover Trail loop. CAUTION: There is one stream crossing requiring boots off, a towel and appropriate footwear, if desired. Hikers to form carpools at Westgate and meet hike leader at Cracker Barrel off exit 53 of I 26, NW corner of parking lot, at 12:30 PM.