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| Hiking Club Schedule July 2008 Lake Toxaway's front yard -- The Blue Ridge Parkway |
- Hikes are Friday mornings unless otherwise noted.
- Meet at the Brew Bird coffee shop by 8:45 am. (Park in front of the Citgo.) Leave at 9
am. Usually back by lunch - Bring water and sunscreen. Wear appropriate footwear (Hiking boots strongly
recommended). - Please let me know if you plan to come. (Not required, just helpful). Click here
tony@laketoxaway.com or phone me at 828-966-4260 ext 250 - Please be aware you are hiking at your own risk. The hike leaders, the Lake Toxaway
Company and the LTPOA are not responsible for accident or illness. - Hike leader may change or cancel hike at any time for any reason. Check back often for
changes, especially if the weather is questionable.
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| Copyright 2008 by Tony Austin |
July 4 - Courthouse Falls
Moderate (Details)
The first part of this trail is a little steep as you hike over Big Fork Ridge, but just take it
slowly if you want to and once you start down the other side the rest of the hike is a
breeze. (As a point of reference, it's not as steep as Little Green in Panthertown Valley.)
All in all it's a beautiful walk through a lush forest and near the end there is a short side
trail to one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the area.
Moderate (Details)
The first part of this trail is a little steep as you hike over Big Fork Ridge, but just take it
slowly if you want to and once you start down the other side the rest of the hike is a
breeze. (As a point of reference, it's not as steep as Little Green in Panthertown Valley.)
All in all it's a beautiful walk through a lush forest and near the end there is a short side
trail to one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the area.
July 11 - Graveyard Fields
Easy. (Details)
Hike to a completely different world along the Blue Ridge Parkway. A devastating fire in
1925 cleared the canopy and left stumps that resembles tombstones. The hike offers
fantastic views and two waterfalls.
Easy. (Details)
Hike to a completely different world along the Blue Ridge Parkway. A devastating fire in
1925 cleared the canopy and left stumps that resembles tombstones. The hike offers
fantastic views and two waterfalls.
July 18 - Sam Knob
Easy. (Details)
There's a 360-degree view of the Pisgah National Forest from the summit Sam Knob.
This is a gentle hike. If the group wants to we can include a side trip to the Devil's
Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Easy. (Details)
There's a 360-degree view of the Pisgah National Forest from the summit Sam Knob.
This is a gentle hike. If the group wants to we can include a side trip to the Devil's
Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
July 25 - Berry picking
Easy to moderate
The blueberries ripen around the end of July and we'll decide on where to go
depending on where the berries are ripe. Little Green is a good possibility. Bring empty
milk jugs for berries and a picnic to enjoy along the way. Check back a few days before
the hike for details.
Easy to moderate
The blueberries ripen around the end of July and we'll decide on where to go
depending on where the berries are ripe. Little Green is a good possibility. Bring empty
milk jugs for berries and a picnic to enjoy along the way. Check back a few days before
the hike for details.
