About us
This group is for people that like to have fun and adventure in the great outdoors; hiking in the foothills and mountains, camping, funyaking on the French Broad, whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky, biking the Virginia Creeper, outdoor live music, backpacking, spelunking and more. The hikes I lead will be rated either "Moderate", "Difficult" or "Strenuous" and most are what I would call aerobic hiking, but with lots of short stops to appreciate what Mother Nature has to show us! I'm open to others leading easier hikes and making suggestions. An example of "Moderate" would be the Lake Norman State Park "Lake Shore Trail" with one rest/food stop in the middle and some short water breaks etc. I've had several Red Cross first aid courses over the years, including the outdoor trauma course. JOIN US FOR SOME FUN!
If you have an idea then post it or send me a message!
BREAKING RULES WILL GET YOU THROWN OUT:
1. No discussing or wearing of anything political or governmental will be tolerated
2. No physical of mental abuse will be tolerated
3. No showing multiple times - please cancel at least 1 hour before the meet time
4. No activity for 6 months
Upcoming events
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Rendezvous Mt State Forrest - Amadahy Waterfalls Trail - Dooley's Grill & Tavern
Rendezvous Mountain, 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road, Purlear, NC, USThe weather looks good Sunday with some sunshine and high temps in the 70s at Rendezvous and mis 80s at Dooley's.
The waterfall hike is a 5+ miles and under 1,000 ft in elevation gain, that rates it as barely a difficut hike. there are a couple other short hikes we'll check out also.
Bring water and a trail lunch or snack
Dooley's Grill & Tavern
102 E Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC
https://www.dooleyswilkesboro.com/menuCarpool will b at the parking lot next to Olive Garden 438 Talbert Rd Mooresville leaving at 8:46 AM. Let me know if your coming and don't be late.
Located in Wilkes County 30 miles east of Boone, Rendezvous Mountain provides a unique, educational outdoors experience in a mountain forest environment. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this forest showcases magnificent mountain hardwoods in one of North Carolina's most scenic settings. Visitors can explore its features on a series of well-marked trails and learn about the ecology of the mountain through exhibits and displays along their way.
11 attendees
Rocky Face Mountain Difficult Hike & The Yummy Yellow Deli
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area, 3451 Rocky Face Church Rd, Hiddenite, NC, USThis is 6 plus mile "difficult" hike with over 600 ft of very step vertical in the 2nd half mile and 1,200ft plus total elevation gain. You're welcome to go up a rock face a 2nd time increasing the total elevation gain, I'll be going up a diferent trail the 2nd time around.
*Please note if you have never been to Rocky Face there are two park buildings, go past the first one on the right and we're at the second one around the corner.
Bring plenty of water and a trail snack
The Yellow Deli
5081 NC Highway 90 E
Hiddenite, NC
Menu https://www.yellowdeli.com/our-foodI'll be at parking lot next to Olive Garden at 8:30 AM for a carpool, please be on time! 438 Talbert Rd Mooresville. Let me know if you're carpooling.
4 attendees
Mount Jefferson Hike - Old Barn TropRock Music & Food Truck
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, 1481 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, USLong Range Weather Forecast Looks Good.
You can easilly shortcut the hike and wait for us at Old Barn. We'll hike 7 miles starting with a easy/moderate 2.5 mile loop around the top of the mountain with beautiful views, and then a 3 mile easy side of difficult or 5 mile difficult hike down the mountain and back up including stops at the Sunrise & Sunset view areas.
I'll add a carpool later, first I have to get my Explorer out of the shop.
WE'LL MEET AT THE PARKING AREA ON TOP OF MOUNT JEFFERSON before 9:30 AM. Drive up the mountain as far as you can.
Bring water and a snack or trail lunch
The Ashe County Cheese Factory Is In West Jefferson
106 E Main St, West Jefferson
Best Cheese Around!!!Old Barn Winery
2152 Beaver Creek School Road
West Jefferson
https://oldbarnwinery.com/######
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
- 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
Grab your best Hawaiian shirt, friends, and dancing shoes for our second annual Trop Rock event. The party starts on Friday, August 7, and then wraps up on Sunday, August 9. The entire weekend is free to attend, but you can get VIP tickets for Saturday if you want to enhance your experience with shaded VIP seating, a tin cup chalice souvenir, a complimentary meal, and a drink. Our music lineup currently includes Roger Bartlett, Jimmy Buffett’s original guitarist, Klee Liles, Tall Paul and Kristie, as well as a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band with more to be announced soon!
There will be a carpool/caravan from the parking lot next to Olive Garden, 438 Talbert Rd Mooresville pulling out at 7:45 AM sharp "Arrive Early"
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24 attendees
Past events
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