Art Loeb North Slope – 8 miles, 1300’ ascent

Date & time: Wednesday, August 23rd prompt 8:00 AM departure.

Place to meet: Mills River Ingles, 3338 Boylston Hwy, in front of gas pumps, closest to Boylston Hwy, (If meeting at the trailhead, be there about 8:30)

How to find us: **Directions from Asheville: I-**26 East: Exit right on NC-280 West, Airport Rd, Go Right (West) Airport Rd, for 4.3 miles to Mills River Ingles on the right. Be aware that due to construction on I-26, exit signs are poorly marked.

Trailhead: Davidson River Campground: From Mills River Ingles to the trailhead (13.5 miles): Right (south) on NC-280 Boylston Hwy for 12.1 miles. Right on US-276 N for 1.3 miles. Left into the Davidson River Campground, then first left to parking for the Art Loeb trailhead. (before crossing the river)

Details: Some difficult footing; lots of shade; nearly all the climbing in the first 4 miles. Over the Davidson River bridge, climb along the Art Loeb trail to the North Slope Connector for a snack break. Then right down the North Slope trail and return along the river. Type: clockwise loop. Max elev: 3100’. Avg moving pace: 2.4 mph. Difficulty (1=effortless, 10=hard): 6.5. Dogs: welcome if well-behaved and on a leash, subject to area restrictions.

As usual, there is the option of grabbing a beer and/or lunch after the hike at the Ecusta Brewery or, Mills River Brewery

COURTESY (Please abide!)

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 of the hike so 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.