Mills River-- Bear Branch, Double Head, Pine Mt, Bad Fork 7 mi, 1500' elevation

How to find us: Place to meet: . Mills River Ingles, 3338 Boylston Hwy, in front of gas pumps, closest to Boylston Hwy, at 8:30 AM. Look for Lincoln SUV. Mark Montgomery cell: 239-777-4743
Description: This is a new hike starting at the Wash Creek Horse Camp, continuing on Bear Branch, climbing up Bushy Ridge to Double Head, going over to Pine Mountain, crossing the Parkway and coming down Bad Fork. OF NOTE: There is a significant climb in the first part of the hike up to Double Head. Good footing. Shaded, Average pace 2.3 mph. No drop hike. Dogs welcome if well behaved and on a leash.
Trailhead: Wash Creek Horse Camp. From Mills River Ingles to the trailhead (6.7 miles): West (left) on North Mills River Rd for 4.8 miles to Wash Creek Rd (FS 5000) near the North Mills River Campground. Turn right onto FS 5000 for 1.9 miles (mostly gravel) to the Wash Creek Horse Camp on the right. (Note: FS5000 can be rough; sedans not recommended Also, finding the trailhead is somewhat tricky. If you are unsure, meeting at Ingles would be preferred.
Lunch and/or a beverage after the hike is an option!

**Courtesy (Please read carefully!)** Only sign up if you \*truly\* plan to come. If you must cancel, please change your status to "Not Going" as soon as possible. Avoid dropping out within 24 hours so that wait-listers can have sufficient notice. And please please PLEASE don't be a no-show.
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.