The Asheville Hiking Group

We'll meet at the parking lot in front of Haywood Appliance and Fresh Market on Hendersonville Road. From there, we hop onto the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and head north for a simple out-and-back, a relatively mild 3 miles each way.

We'll take a 15-minute break at the turnaround point.

Dogs are welcome, but they must be leashed in accordance with Forest Service regulations.

MEETING TIME & DIRECTIONS

We'll gather at 9:30 AM on the south side of the Fresh Market parking lot in front of the Haywood Appliance store. The address is 1378 Hendersonville Rd. Look for me at my silver Hyundai.

Link for Google Maps: Fresh Market Parking Lot

We'll try to set out by 9:35.

COURTESY TO WAIT-LISTERS (Please!)

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. (The same goes if you're on the waitlist and know you can't attend. Please switch to "Not Going.") And please please PLEASE don't be a no-show.

WEATHER

We'll watch the weather and post a cancellation message by 8:00 AM if the forecast is >50% chance of precipitation.

GUESTS

If you'd like to bring a guest, please have them join the Asheville Hiking Group and sign up for the hike on their own. In

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.

Rating: Moderate
Distance: 4 miles
Elevation Gain: 750 ish
Surface: Road
Pace: We will split into two sections. One section will hike about 3.2 mph. The second section will hike 2.5 mph.
Features: This hike will have an abbreviated Grove Park Loop with a stop in the Grove Park Inn to see the Gingerbread Houses
Bears: Not likely
Dogs: No Dogs are allowed in the Grove Park. If you want to bring them, you can, but you won't be able to go inside to see the Gingerbread Houses.
Gear: Cash/Payment for beverage inside the Grove Park Inn, if you wish. Headlamp or Flashlight to light your way.

Meeting Spot is Beth Israel - don't trust the pin on the map. it's stuck: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6NQA64Xak3KaFHGr8

Route:
Weaver Park on Murdock Road, Up through Griffing Rose Garden, Up Griffing Blvd to Sunset, Down to Grove Park Inn, back to Weaver Park.

This excursion was suggested by Kimberly K. If you have an excursion you'd like to suggest, please let me know.

Scenic Asheville Series: Not part of the series.

RSVP and On-Time Start:

• If you decide you cannot come, please change your RSVP
• There are generally 1 or 2 no-shows on my hikes, so we don't wait for people to arrive. If you are late, you'll be left behind. In some hikes, there are "if late" instructions to intercept us.
• Notes and comments are genuinely appreciated.

No Guests: Please ask guests to sign up for the hike themselves.

Disclaimer and Release of Liability:
This activity involves hiking on city streets that may have traffic. Participants are responsible for their safety on streets and trails. The organizer of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. If you sign up or participate in this event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries, illnesses, and damages arising from, as a result of, and associated with this event. In addition, you acknowledge that you agree to the Meetup terms: https://www.meetup.com/terms

This route includes the Kenilworth neighborhood and the historically diverse South Asheville neighborhood. We will stop at a historic church and cemetery, as well as Kenilworth Park and Chiles House. We will go up Reservoir Rd to take in the view and get a workout.

Rating: Moderate
Distance: 5 miles
Pace: 3.2 mph
Elevation: 670 feet
Surface: Road
Type: Butterfly Loop
Gear: 2L water, snack, poles for the climb
Features: Neighborhood charm Kenilworth, a little history, and views from the top. Not likely to see bears.
Dogs: On leash.
Cautions: Maintain normal traffic awareness.
Route: Kenilworth to Reservoir Rd .

Running late - go to the Chil's house https://maps.app.goo.gl/yreuhyktmjmamPT77

Scenic Asheville Series: There are 9 hikes in the series; hike them all and receive an attractive badge for your backpack.
Badge Holders are always welcome on all hikes, even if you are on the waitlist.

On-Time Departure
I typically have 1 or 2 no-shows on my hikes, so we don't wait for people to arrive. If you are late, you'll be left behind

• If you no-show 2 times without changing your RSVP and/or contacting the hike leader, you may be blocked from the group.
• Please note that there is never cell coverage at the start of the hike, so please change your RSVP as soon as you know you can't make it.
• Notes and comments are genuinely appreciated.

Guests: Please ask guests to sign up for the hike themselves.

Disclaimer and Release of Liability:
This activity involves hiking on city streets that may have traffic. Participants are responsible for their safety on streets and trails. The organizer of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. If you sign up or participate in this event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries, illnesses, and damages arising from, as a result of, and associated with this event. In addition, you acknowledge that you agree to the Meetup terms: https://www.meetup.com/terms