Weed Patch/Tunnel Trail From Eagle Rock toward Grey Rock Fitness Hike
Details
IMPORTANT:
1) Eagle Rock Trailhead Parking is Very limited (5 cars), so please join the carpool. Due to the colder weather, we stand a good chance of finding open spaces,
2). Low clearance vehicles are NOT recommended. There is a short 1/4 mile private gravel road from the paved road to the trailhead that may have washouts?? (noted on our last visit).
3}. All should meet at Ingles on Charlotte Highway (Rt. 74-A road to Chimney Rock) at 9 am..
TRAIL INFORMATION:
Weedpatch / tunnel trail is an award-winning trail opened in 2018, built and maintained by Conserving Carolina which manages the Florence Nature Preserve, the Bearwallow Mountain, Wildcat Rock, Trombatore, Blue Ridge Pasture, and Fergason Peak trails.
The Weedpatch/tunnel trail is a point-to-point 10-mile backcountry hike/bike trail that connects Eagle Rock (at Chimney Rock) to Buffalo Creek Park in Lake Lure, North Carolina. This trail is used by rock climbers (Eagle Rock) and has a tunnel feature and two marvelous rock outcrop viewpoints overlooking Lake Lure and surrounding mountains. The trail is relatively smooth and well-maintained. Here's a link to a previous hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-may-27-2022-4-18-pm-f3ada80
The vehicle parking area at Eagle Rock TRailhead is very limited (5 cars), so please carpool hopefully we will find 3 open spaces. 9:00 a.m. is the CARPOOL meetup time at the Fairview Ingles directly off Rt. 74-A. We should be at the trailhead by 9:45.
Any rain cancellation will be made by 7:30 a.m.
PACE: We keep a brisk, steady pace averaging 3MPH or more. Elevation gain about 2,400-2,500' (level 8)
" PLEASE BE CAPABLE OF HIKING THIS DISTANCE AND ELEVATION BEFORE SIGNING ON Thanks! We will hike outbound for 5-6 miles to a viewpoint where we will snack, enjoy the views, and return to Eagle Rock. If your interest includes hiking for fitness and endurance conditioning Join us.
DOGS: Friendly Dogs OK; There may be some spring water available on these trails. Dog owners should contribute to ride-share vehicles.
HIKE LEVELS are based on the total elevation gain per hike, distances vary. This is a level 8 hike.
Level (1) Up to 600 feet; Level (2) 600'- 900'; Level (3) 900' - 1200'; Level (4) 1200' - 1500'; Level (5) 1,500' - 1,800'; Level (6) 1,800' - 2,100'; Level (7) 2,100' - 2,400'; Level (8) 2,400' - 2700'; Level (9) 2700' - 3000' Level (10) 3000' - 4000'; Ultimate Hikes are > 4,000'.
IF YOU SIGN ON THIS HIKE AND CHANGE YOUR MIND (EVEN IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITLIST) GO BACK TO THE RSVP LINK AND CHANGE YOUR STATUS TO FREE UP YOUR RESERVED SPOT. The waitlist remains active until 7 a.m. on hike day.
Release of Liability:
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