Basin Creek Trail to Caudill Cabin in Doughton Park, NC

Join ASTA For A Trail Days Hike

Description and Difficulty: Join ASTA for a beautiful 9.4 mile hike from Longbottom Rd. to the Caudill Cabin in Doughton Park (out and back). This is a moderately challenging hike, with elevation gain of 1558 feet, and will take 5-6 hours. The hike will go thru the old Basin Creek community that was devastated by hurricanes of 1916. We will pass the gravesite of Alice Caudill and old chimneys and foundations from the original community that are still visible along the way. We will be hiking along the creek most of the way; there are waterfalls and numerous creek crossings. The water should be low enough to stone hop across the creek, but plan on an extra pair of dry socks, just in case! Hiking poles are recommended for the creek crossings. If time and desire allows, and if we can find the trail, we can hike up to the Basin Creek Community Cemetery, only a 10 minute (one way) detour, but very cool.

**Emergency Contact Info: Please complete the attached Member and Emergency Contact Information Form so we have your emergency information; we can also send you information about how to put this info on your phone.
ASTA Member and Emergency Contact Information

How to find us: Park at the Longbottom Road parking area, the road is off Highway 18 in Wilkes County as you head toward Laurel Springs. A map like to the parking area is below. We will also use the All Trails app for the hike and it is recommended you download.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/A6qymdF2vJFHsyjx9
Caudill Cabin Trail, North Carolina - 137 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Weather: This hike is weather dependent. If the weather forecast turns inclement, we will possibly reschedule the event for a different day and time. If it is questionable, please check back here to the home page before the event to see if conditions have changed, we will try to update event status as timely as practical.

Other Info: You should expect roots, rocks and poor footing in some locations on the trails. Getting wet feet is a possibility! To reduce the chance of a fall and for balance, a hiking pole or poles is recommended. Also, please wear shoes with good ankle support and traction. You should bring water, comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather and season (example: warm gear in cold weather and rain gear for seasonal hikes is always a good idea), a snack if desired (please pack out any trash), and during bug season a good repellant for mosquitos and ticks may be desired. Well-behaved dogs on lease are welcome.

Terms of Participation: Participation in this event constitutes acceptance of the terms of participation as listed for this group on its homepage. On behalf of yourself and any guest you invite, participation in our events is entirely at your own risk.