C de Avl #1: Beaver Lake

Origin of Route: Camino de Asheville is a training route established by the WNC Chapter of the Society of American Pilgrims on the Camino. The Society provides support and education for people who want to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

For more information, see their website: https://americanpilgrims.org/iwpmap_directory/western-north-carolina.

The original routes were divided into smaller loops by Nic Bronstein, so that people could hike together after work.

Meeting Spot: Intersection of Lookout Rd. and Nut Hill Rd. GPS: 35.62040842063091, -82.56733436417223

Rating: Moderate
Distance: 6 miles
Pace: 3 mph
Elevation Gain: 600
Surface: Road and Trail
Dogs: Not Recommended (see below)
Wildlife: Bears possible, Wild Turkey likely.
Features: Nice views around the lake, great view from Lookout Observatory.

RSVP and On-Time Start: Please be on time.

Dogs:
Beaver Lake is privately owned and they charge a $100.00 or more fee to get a permit to hike around the lake with your dog. There is a warden who occasionally checks for tags.

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

Disclaimer and Release of Liability:
This activity involves hiking on natural trails with rocks and debris and hiking on city streets that may have traffic. Participants are responsible for their safety on streets and trails. The organizer of this activity is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this activity. 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