The Asheville Hiking Group

Details

• 6 Miles, 2000 Ft elevation gain
• Carpool meeting time is 8:30 at the Asheville Outlets parking lot behind the Waffle House.
• Sign up starts Friday at 8pm

This is a nice out and back along the Art Loeb trail to Pilot Mountain which has a beautiful view at the turn around. Some of the trail is a bit overgrown although not bad but I recommend long pants. Although the distance and elevation might sound like a moderate hike, most of the elevation gain comes in the last 1.5 miles. It felt like a much harder hike when I scouted because of that so please don't sign up unless you are okay for a challenge at the end with no way to go but up.

I enjoy stopping at the Pisgah Inn after the hike and sitting in the rocking chairs behind the hotel. They have a convenience store where you can buy drinks and sandwiches or you can bring your own. We will try to break up into cars that want to do that and want to just go back to the carpool area.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/uploaded-route-72e4032

CARPOOL
We will meet at the Asheville Outlets behind the Waffle House at 8:30. It is about a 50 minute ride to the trailhead. Please be there a little early so we can leave at 8:30 for the trailhead. There is very limited parking at the trailhead and it is all along the side of the road. If you plan to meet us at the trailhead, plan to be there by 9:15. See the AllTrails link below for directions to the trailhead.

WEATHER
I'll watch the weather and post a cancellation message by 7:00 AM if the forecast is >50% chance of precipitation.

QUESTIONS?
You can message me through MeetUp until 9:00 AM the day of. Cell reception may be sketchy, but you can try to text or call me up to the start of the hike: (508) 965-2333.

LEGALESE
This Asheville Hiking Group event involves hiking and, possibly, transportation to and from the meetup site. Participants are responsible for their own safety and affirm that they have the appropriate skills, physical conditioning, equipment, and supplies. Hiking may involve risks to oneself and property. Neither your hike organizer nor Asheville Hiking Group can assure your safety nor eliminate all risks. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.

Details: This is a double loop hike along the MST from Chestnut Cove Overlook to Pine Mountain and back. This is a beautiful and quiet section of the MST. Good Footing. Shaded. Pace 2.4 mph. About 8 miles and under 1300' ascent. Most of the elevation gain is in the first half of the hike. Max Elevation: 4,000'. Well behaved dogs on a leash are OK.
After the hike, get together at the Stoneridge Tavern for a beverage and/or lunch.
Tailhead: Chestnut Cove Overlook, Blue Ridge Pkwy
How to find us: Directions from I-26, exit 33 (Blue Ridge Parkway, Brevard Rd) South on Brevard Rd (NC-191) for 2.4 miles to the light at the Arboretum / BRP entrance. Turn Right (South) on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Chestnut Cove Overlook (about 5 miles) Prompt 8:30 AM departure
Note: If the hike has to be cancelled due to weather, this will be done by 7AM on the day of the hike---look for notification on-line

**Courtesy (Please read carefully!)** Only sign up if you \*truly\* plan to come. If you must cancel, please change your status to "Not Going" as soon as possible. Avoid dropping out within 24 hours of the hike so that wait-listers can have sufficient notice. And please please PLEASE don't be a no-show
LEGALESE
This Asheville Hiking Group event involves hiking and, possibly, transportation to and from the meetup site. Participants are responsible for their own safety and affirm that they have the appropriate skills, physical conditioning, equipment, and supplies. Hiking may involve risks to oneself and property. Neither your hike organizer nor Asheville Hiking Group can assure your safety nor eliminate all risks. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.