What we’re about
WNC Group of the Sierra Club is a regional group of the North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club.
We seek to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. We're now on meetup.com to reach out to you with opportunities to learn about and participate in our activities such as: environmental activism, hikes, political actions, and educational opportunities. Join us in helping to steward, protect and preserve the environment of the world we live in - the Sierra Club needs you.
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See all- Hike to Moore's Cove Falls in Pisgah National ForestNeeds location
THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL…..
Join us for a lovely hike to an incredible waterfall! We will meet behind the Chick-Fil-A at 151 Smoky Park Highway in West Asheville at 11:00 am on Sunday May 25th and those who would like to do so can carpool. Or if you prefer, you can meet us at the Pisgah Ranger Station at 12:00 pm. (Please let me know which meeting spot you plan to go to!) Once we are all at the Ranger Station we will caravan to the trailhead and folks can carpool if they choose to do so.
Once we arrive at trailhead parking, after introductions and a brief overview, the group will then hike .6 miles up the trail to Moore’s Cove Falls. The trail is well-maintained with an elevation gain of only 154 feet to get to the falls. We will take about an hour to reach the falls stopping to admire the stream and forest views. We will learn a bit about stream ecology and water quality as well as Pisgah National Forest. We will spend about 30 minutes at the falls. Be sure to bring snacks or lunch as well as water. Check the forecast and dress appropriately. We will plan to return at an easy pace back to the parking area by 3:00.
If anyone has a fever, they should not attend this outing. Families are welcome! Any children should be accompanied and supervised by parents or other adult family members. Be sure to bring layers and rain gear (just in case), snacks and/or lunch, and at least a liter of water.
Please contact Ed Maggart (the outing leader) to sign up, let him know which meeting location you preferred, and ask any questions about the outing. We are limiting this hike to 12 hikers!!
Ed Maggart – edmaggart@gmail.com or text/call at 828-713-0541
