Roan Mountain 11.7 mi, 2,345 ft FITNESS HIKE
Details
This will be an all-day event. It takes a while to get to Roan Mountain. But, it is worth it, particularly at this time of year, with the azaleas and rhodos in bloom on the balds. We'll meet at the Carver's Gap parking area at 9:30.
Here's the hike plan: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/sb6k-south-beyond-6000-roan-highlands
Car poolers will meet at the Weaverville Park 'n Ride next to exit 17 off I-26 at 8 am.
Please let the hike leader know if you intend to carpool (at 8) or go straight to trailhead (9:30).
Any rain cancellation will be made by 6:30 am.
There exist two brewpubs on the way home in Burnsville.
PACE: Fitness hikes proceed at a steady BRISK pace adjusting for steepness of grade. PLEASE BE IN SHAPE AND CAPABLE OF HIKING THIS DISTANCE WITH ELEVATION. We move at 2.5 - 3 mph. This is not a hike for beginners. If your interests include outdoor fitness hiking for cardio conditioning and endurance join us.
DOGS: Dogs are welcome as long as they are trail friendly, and you bring a leash.
IF YOU SIGN ON THIS HIKE AND CHANGE YOU MIND (EVEN IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITLIST) GO BACK TO THE RSVP LINK AND CHANGE YOUR STATUS TO FREE UP YOUR RESERVED SPOT.
Hike Levels:Level 1; 300-600 feet elevation gain; Level 2 600-900'; Level 3, 900-1200"; Level 4; 1200-1500' Level 5; 1500-1800' LEVEL 6; 1800-2100' Level 7; 2100-2400' Level 8; 2400-2700' Level 9; 2700-3000' Level 10; 3000-4000' ULTIMATE HIKES; > 4000'
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
Roan Mountain 11.7 mi, 2,345 ft FITNESS HIKE