HIKE SCHEDULE

Fourth Quarter 2001

Wednesday Hikes

Scheduler neededfor 2nd and 4th Quarters. Next schedule, Kenneth & Carol Deal, 281‑4530, IKCDeal@aol.com

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 from the first designated meeting

place.

Hike Ratings

1st Letter- 2nd Letter-

Distance Elevation Gain

AA: Over 12 miles AA: over 2,000 ft.

A: 9‑12 miles A: 1,500-2000 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, CALL THE LEADER.

ALL DAY No. 7758 October 10

Mountains to Sea Trail,

Bearpen Gap to NC 215

Drive 90, Hike 9‑10, Rated A‑B

Ascend 1,350', Descend 1,650'

Tom Bindrim, 299‑1572

Just done last quarter as a Sunday hike, this all‑over‑5000' MST section is one of the prettiest anywhere, with lots of Fraser fir and red spruce, beech and sedge, birch, rhodos & ferns, and a side trip to Mt. Hardy. Mostly in Middle Prong Wilderness, so reservations needed for ten lucky hikers. Topo: SR‑MP Wilderness Area or Sam Knob. Hunting Season; wear blaze orange. Meeting place and time will be given by hike leader when you call for reservations.

ALL DAY No. 7759 October 10

ALTERNATE HIKE 9:30 AM

Looking Glass Rock

Hike 6.2, Drive 9, Rated B‑B

Siro A. Del Favero, 253‑5563

A steady 3.1 mile climb up to the 3,969 ft. summit (elevation gain 1,369 ft.) with magnificent views of Pisgah Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Optional 20 minute walk to the North Face viewpoint on our descent for another wonderful view. Meeting place: Pisgah Ranger Station on Rt. 276. Topo: Shining Rock.

ALL DAY No. 7760 October 17

Hump Mountain 8:30 AM

Drive 130, Hike 8, Rated B‑A

Tom Marshall, 645‑7249

We’ll hike from Roaring Creek Rd. to Yellow Mtn. Gap, and then along an open ridge on the AT to Hump Mountain, a grassy bald at 5,587 ft. Great views of the Highlands. Meeting place: Rose’s Parking Lot, south end. 25/70 Weaverville Exit, turn right (east) at ramp end, left at first stoplight. Topos: Carver’s Gap, White Rocks Mtn. TN

ALL DAY No. 7761 October 24

Daniel Ridge Loop 9:00 AM

Drive 14, Hike 6.5, Rated B‑C

Bob Campbell, 890‑0848

Daniel Ridge Loop Trail in Pisgah Forest, with one waterfall. Only meeting place: Pisgah Ranger Station on Rt. 276. Topo: Shining Rock.

ALL DAY No.7762 October 31

Penny Rock (Green Knob) 9:00 AM

Hike 5, Rated C‑B

(call leader for drive distance)

Boyd Brasington, 254‑8675

From a point just southwest of No Britches Ridge, we will walk north on the Mountains to‑Sea Trail to recently named Penny Rock, have lunch, and continue to the Wagon Road Gap Overlook. Plenty of rest stops on this hike! Meeting Place: Cold Mountain Overlook, where Hwy. 276 crosses Blue Ridge Parkway.

ALL DAY No. 7763 November 7

AT Hike, Sams Gap 8:30 AM

to Rice Gap

Drive 60, Hike 7, Rated B‑B

Neal Andreae, 883‑3098

NAndreae@citcom.net

An AT hike along Hog Back Ridge, with lunch at the HBR Shelter. Also an opportunity to check out the latest (last, we hope) relo across soon to be I-26. Be prepared for anything weatherwise! Meeting Place: Westgate Shopping Center.

ALL DAY No. 7764 November 14

Kanuga Conference Center 9:00 AM

Pre‑holiday ramble

Drive 16, Hike 8.5, Rated B‑C

Fred Chaffee, 692‑8937

After a few years absence, we’ll again do a traditional pre‑Thanksgiving hike. This time it will include several innovations, the Doug Stirling trail to Wolf Mtn. overlook, and Long Rocks to the Jim Redd trails, with lunch on Eagle Rock, overlooking Pinnacle Mountain. A nice moderate trek. First meeting place: Rear of Mountain Bank, corner of White St. & Rt. 25 South, Hendersonville. Second meeting point: Kanuga Conference Center, lower parking lot (rear of Inn at 9:15 AM).

ALL DAY No. 7765 November 21

AT HIKE 8:30 AM

Fork Ridge Trailhead

to Devils Fork Gap

Drive 100, Hike 10. 8, Rated A‑A

Curt Holladay, 628‑9477

Hike from the Fork Ridge Trail head to Devil Fork Gap, following NC/TN border for 8.8 miles on the AT. Climb about 1,800 ft. Most of the climb is on the Fork Ridge Trail. We should enjoy good views going over Big Butt and will pass the Shelton Family grave site. Car shuttle will be necessary. Meeting place: Westgate Shopping Center

ALL DAY No. 7766 November 28

Chambers Mountain 9:15 AM

Drive 70, Hike 7, Rated B‑B

Jane & Leon Christiansen, 253‑0049

A steady 1 1/2 hour climb up a dirt road to an open summit ridge – sweeping views in all directions! First meeting place: Westgate. Second meeting place: Best Western Motel at Exit 44 off I-40, at 9:45 AM Topo: Clyde

ALL DAY No.7767 December 5

Christmount Ramble 9:30 AM

Drive 6, Hike 6‑7, Rated B‑B

Tommy Boston, 686‑5029

This hike will cover a number of trails at Christmount Assembly. Good views atop Glade Mountain. Meeting place: McDonalds at Exit 64 off I-40 East at 9:30 AM

ALL DAY No. 7768 December 12

Pot Cove Gap 9:00 AM

Drive 20, Hike 7‑8, Rated B‑B

Gerry McNabb, 274‑0057

Hike from Montreat Campus up Lookout Trail to the Tressel Trail, then on to Pot Cove Gap via Rocky Head Mtn. Return by Old Toll Road and shortcut from Tressel Trail to cars. First 1/2 mile is strenuous, then easier. Meeting place: Westgate Shopping Center.

ALL DAY No. 7769 December 19

Wagon Road Gap to Pisgah 9:00 A.M

Inn, Annual Cookie Hike

Drive 66, Hike 6, Rated B‑C

Fred Chaffee, 692‑8937

An easy traditional winter hike to the Pisgah Inn. Lunch on the back porches of the Inn’s motel for a pre‑Christmas celebration. Bring a few homemade goodies to share. As a special treat the leader will provide info on the historical significance of our cookie hikes, which began in December 1988. A side trip up Frying Pan Mtn. may be included. First meeting place: Ingle’s, Rt. 25 North, Hendersonville. Second meeting point: Cold Mountain Overlook at Wagon Road Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Hwy. 276, at 10:15 AM.

ALL DAY No. 7770 December 26

Bent Creek 8:00 AM

Drive 30, Hike 11, Rated A‑A

Ascend 1,520', Descend 2,260'

Tom Bindrim, 299‑1572

Starting at Sleepy Gap, we’ll take the MST to Bent Creek Gap, then the BC perimeter trail to Yellow Gap, and the Tony Michaels Parkway to Four Comers (aka Ingles Field Gap). Finally Hickory Dickory Top! Topo: Dunsmore Mt, Hunting season; wear blaze orange. Meeting place: Westgate Shopping Center.

ALL DAY No. 7771 January 2

Cedar Rock Summit 9:00 AM

Drive 12, Hike 8.6, Rated B‑A

Larry Ballard, 891-4318

We will take the Cat Gap Loop Trail to the Art Loeb Trail to Sandy Gap. From there we go to the summit of Cedar Rock for lunch. Return to Art Loeb Trail, and continue on the Cat Gap Loop. Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station.