Montford-UNCA Stroll -- 6. mi., 550 ft. elev. gain

[Sign-up opens at 8:00 PM Sunday 9/28]

New Route! I recently scouted this urban hike and really enjoyed it. It includes wooded trails, side streets in nice neighborhoods, greenways, campus access paths, and the stately Riverside Cemetery. The route covers roughly 6 miles with 550' elevation gain. It's hilly in places. Our pace will be in the moderate range, around 2.5 mph. We'll take a short snack break around halfway through.

Dog Policy: Dogs are extremely welcome but must be leashed.

Guest Policy: If you'd like to bring a guest, they should join the Asheville Hiking Group and sign up for the hike on their own. Alternatively, contact me in advance and ask if it's okay to bring a "+1" after you've made it onto the "Going" list. Depending on timing and demand, I MAY be able to add your guest.

MEET-UP TIME AND PLACE
We'll meet at 9:00 am at the southwest corner of the Harris-Teeter parking lot off Merrimon Ave. That's the back of the parking lot relative to the store, at the corner closest to Chestnut St. Please be on time, or a little early.

DIRECTIONS
The Harris-Teeter parking lot entrance is on Chestnut St. across the street from Trader Joe's. Enter from the street, take an immediate left, and head to the area furthest from the H-T store entrance.
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COURTESY TO WAIT-LISTERS (Please abide!)
Only sign up if you *TRULY* plan to come. If you must cancel, please change your status to "Not Going" as soon as possible so wait-listers will have sufficient notice. And please please PLEASE don't be a no-show.

If you're on the waiting list, keep checking the evening before. Despite what I wrote above, we always get last-minute dropouts.

WEATHER
I'll monitor National Weather Service forecasts for the hike area and email cancellation messages by 7:30 AM if the forecast is for more than a 50% chance of precipitation.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, message me through MeetUp until 8:30 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: (803) 767-3094.

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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, by joining a hike, 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 eliminate all risks or be responsible for your well-being. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.