Cold Knob - Brushy - Trace - Spencer FITNESS HIKE, 11 mi (2,300 ft)

LOCATION: Meet at Bent Creek Gap -- Parkway mile 400.3 -- drive to lower level under the Parkway and park on side of gravel road.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/cold-knob-brushy-trace-spencer-3da972c

Any rain cancellation will be made by 7:00am.

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. This is not a hike for beginners. If your interests include outdoor fitness hiking for cardio conditioning and endurance join us. This is a loop hike on unmarked trails; we cannot include hikers who cannot keep up.

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.

This is a level 7 hike.
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