New Year Hike @ Morgan Creek Preserve (to NC Botanical Garden)

Let's start our New Year by hiking!

Morgan Creek Preserve is a beautiful area right in our "backyard". Part of the trail runs along Morgan Creek and the other part over-looks a pasture filled with green grass and trees in the distance. We will hike all the way to NC Botanical Garden and then back, approximately in 3 hours (about 7-8 miles). Trail might be muddy and slippery after rain. Hiking boots are highly recommended. Bring water and snack. No dogs or kids.

Please note: we have to cross over several pine lines! Not everyone feels comfortable crossing them. Please check previous events before signing up: http://hiking.meetup....
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Direction:
Meet at the parking lot right across street from Merritts Store & Grill (the sign is hard to see, but there is only one store in the area)

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