ALL DAY SUNDAY HIKE SCHEDULE

ALL DAY SUNDAY HIKE SCHEDULE

Third Quarter 2003

For the last weekend of September, CMC will revive a historic club practice of scheduling a hiking weekend at Fontana Village near Lake Fontana, and hiking trails in this area. Following are the hikes that are presently scheduled. We will add additional moderate and easy hikes as desired by the people attending the hiking weekend, to be sure that everyone has an opportunity to hike some of the interesting trails in this area. Detailed information about lodgingH, campgrounds, meals and ferry service across Lake Fontana will be distributed in the next month in the weekly CMC Newsletter that is distributed by E-mail. For people who do not have E-mail, please telephone Bruce Bente at 692-0116 to receive a paper copy of information about the Hiking Weekend. (See Page 4)

HIKE SCHEDULE

Third Quarter 2003

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.

All-day hikes submitted by Bruce Bente

692-0116, bbente@cytechusa.com, with the assistance of Tom Sanders. Driving distance is round-trip from Asheville. All Saturday and Sunday hikes assemble at Westgate Shopping Center near I-240 UNLESS

OTHERWISE NOTED.

ALL DAY NO. No. A0303-237 July 13

Plott Balsams 7:30 AM

Hike 9, Drive 90, 3400 ft. ascent

Rated B-AA+

Amy Bindirim 298-1882 athikerbabe@yahoo.com

Features four over-6000 peaks. Note earlier starting time. Here is your chance to climb all four of the 6000-footers in the Plott Balsams, and see spectacular views of the Smokies and nearby mountains. From Waterrock Knob, we will follow a very rough, steep trail over Browning Knob to Lyn Lowry and Plott Balsam. Then we will hike back to our starting point and then to the top of Yellow Face. The hike is strenuous due to the rough trail and climbing over fallen spruce trees on steep slopes. Wear long sleeves and pants. Topos: Hazelwood, Sylva North

ALL DAY No. A0303-238 July 20

Flat Laurel Creek Rock Hop 8:00 AM

Hike7-8, Drive 80, 1600 ft. ascent, Rated B-A

Rob Resnick 255-8066 reschrio@aol.com

An old favorite hike of Alan Barton, this is certain to be an extraordinary hiking experience for CMC hikers. Starting at NC215 where Flat Laurel Creek crosses, we will parallel the creek for a short distance, then enter the creek and scramble our way up for 2-3 miles, enjoying as many holes and chutes as possible. Hikers should be agile, unafraid of heights, and prepared to boulder jump and rock hop. A necessity is wearing quick drying shorts and good gripping shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. Cameras and lunch should be waterproofed. After the rock hop, we will continue to Sam Knob and return to our cars via dry trails. Hike leader reserves the right to modify all or part of the hike respective of weather and other conditions. Topo: Sam Knob