Cane Gap to the rock outcrops of Big Butt and Little Butt, 8 mile Fitness Hike.

MEETUP OPTIONS:
OPTION 1. Meet at 8:45 am, at the Weaverville Walmart parking lot to follow or carpool to the trailhead. Pease post if you plan to meet us there, otherwise see you at the TH at 9:30 am. Trailhead is approximately-45 minutes from Weaverville.

HIKE DESCRIPTION;
This is a 0ut & back strenuous backcountry hike on the opposing ridgelines of the Black Mountain Creast Trail to the rock outcrops of Big Butt and Little Butt for their long distant mountain views. We will stop at the Little Butt for a snack then return.
This hike begins at an elevation of 4,200 feet with an initial 1.5-mile climb with switchbacks to 5,900' of elevation and continues on a rollercoaster ridgeline trek to the respective rock outcrops. Elevation gain is approximately 2,300 feet. Temperatures this high mountain hike are usually 10 degrees cooler than Asheville.

PACE: We will proceed at a steady pace averaging 2.5 MPH on the steep outbound climbs with brief regrouping at trail intersections or as needed and 3-+ MPH on the mostlty downhill return sections. There are plenty of cardio challenges on this hike which is on a relatively smooth trail. If your new to this high mountain hike and have any questions please message me (or post). This hike is similar in distance and challenge to the Snowball Mountain hike at Craggy Gardens.

DOGS: Trail-friendly dogs welcome

HIKE LEVELS...are based on the total elevation gain (or estimates).
Level (1) Up to 600 feet of elevation gain.
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 4000 to 6000+ feet elevation gain.

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