(Local) DAYHIKE - UMSTEAD RUINS & HISTORY – PART 3

Here is an opportunity to experience parts of Umstead State park that you may have never seen if you have always stayed on the marked hiking trails. On this series of hikes we will explore some of the wilder and more remote sections of the park keeping our eyes peeled for natural wonders and signs of previous habitation. Now we have the assistance of the recently published “Stories in Stone” by Tom Weber that puts names and faces to some of the things that we might find.

On this hike we will be exploring the central section of the park which contains a significant number of old home sites. We’ll learn about an unsolved murder and visit the remains of the camp that was named HMS Crabtree by the British sailors that stayed there during WWII.

We will be hiking on maintained and unmaintained trails, old roads, bridle trails, and cross-country. There are NO convenient short-cut or bail-out points on this hike. Because of this I am rating this outing STRENUOUS and suitable for FIT HIKERS ONLY! Sorry, No kids or pets.

DETAILS:

Distance: Approximately 8-10 miles.

Location: William B. Umstead Park – Reedy Creek Section – I-40 Harrison Ave exit.

Directions: See http://www.ncparks.gov/william-b-umstead-state-park/directions

Please meet in front of the restrooms.

WHAT TO BRING:

Please dress appropriately for the expected weather conditions. This includes bringing foolproof rain gear and sturdy hiking boots. Please bring enough water to last the entire hike, lunch, and a snack. Bring a map and compass or a GPS if you would like some practice staying found.

Active or pending precipitation will unfortunately cancel the outing. Fog, mist, or cold temperatures will not. In case of a cancellation I will update THIS EVENT on the THOG WEB SITE by 8:00 A.M. on Saturday morning.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:

Remember, YOUR RSVP IS YOUR COMMITMENT TO THIS TRIP and your future good standing in THOG depends on how well you honor your commitments. Late cancellations (less than 36 hours before the event) or no-shows will be noted in your THOG attendance history and may restrict your ability to sign up for future THOG events. Members are responsible for the attendance and suitability of their guests to participate.

SIGNUP:

Put yourself on the waiting list. You will be moved to the event once your satisfactory attendance history has been verified and the event is not full. No-Shows and last minute cancels go to the back of the line! This is the only way I can be fair to everyone.

TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY:

I fully realize that this activity involves a risk of personal injury, property damage, or loss of my person or property. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and same for persons with whom are in my party, waive and release any claims or rights against Triangle Hiking & Outdoors Group (THOG), all of its owners and coordinators for any and all injury, damages or loss to my person or property incurred during this activity. I also understand that THOG organizers are not required, nor should it be assumed that they are CPR/First Aid/Wilderness Survival Certified and I am responsible for my own personal safety. Your RSVP indicates release of liability as indicated in the TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY above.

If you have any questions you can send me an email via the THOG web site (Steve L).

Steve L
THOG Organizer