Blue Ridge Parkway Walkers Knob Overlook to Cane Gap. Out/Back FITNESS HIKE.

Revised to a 10 mile single option Hike

It is an honor to be selected to lead this hike...thank you Allen for your confidence in me. I hope we don't end up in Tennessee, or Oklahoma, or something.

MEETUP OPTION:
Carpool option 1: Meet at 8:45 am, at the Folk Art Center to follow or carpool.
Carpool option 2: Meet at Weaverville Ingles (across from Publix) near gas pumps at 8:35am. We will travel up Ox Creek to BPR so you could also meet us there if easier(approx 8:55am).

Pease post if you plan to carpool and where you will join the caravan, otherwise see you at the TH at 9:30 am. Walkers Knob Overlook Trailhead is approximately 40 minutes from Folk Art Center and 45-50 minutes from Ingles Weaverville.

HIKE DESCRIPTION;
This is an O&B, 10 mile back country hike passing Point Misery, Little Butt, and Big Butt with a turn around after 5 miles. Lunch at either Big Butt or Little Butt on the return.
There are over 350 well-crafted wooden steps ( out and back) on a trail which is mostly under a deciduous forest. The trail is maintained by the NC High Peaks Association. The elevation gain estimates is approximately 2000 feet, level 6*. High Mountain Temperatures on this hike are tipically 10+ degrees cooler than Asheville.

PACE: Fitness hikes proceed at a steady pace averaging 2.5 MPH on climbs and/or rugged trail conditions, and 3+ MPH on level/downgrade sections with brief regrouping at trail intersections, or as needed. There are plenty of cardiochallenges and endurance sections on this hike which is for conditioned hikers. Please know your hiking abilities before signing on. Any questions please post on this meetuo site or message me.

DOGS: Trail friendly dogs are welcome

Trailhead Directions. Put Walkers Knob Overlook into Google or Apple Maps. Big Butt Trail is adjacent to parking area.

If you sign up for this hike or waitlist and change your mind go back to the RSVP link and cancel your reservation to free the space for other hikers.

Weather: Cancellation and / rescheduling will be made on or before 7 AM hike day if inclimate weather forecasts indicates potential unsuitable conditions.

DOGS: Trail-friendly dogs welcome

*HIKE LEVELS...are based on the total elevation gain (or estimates).
Level (1) Up to 600 feet of elevation gain.
Level (2) 600'- 900'; Level (3) 900' - 1200'; Level (4) 1200' - 1500'; Level (5) 1,500' - 1,800'; Level (6) 1,800' - 2,100'; Level (7)* 2,100' - 2,400'; Level (8) 2,400' - 2700'; Level (9) 2700' - 3000' Level (10) 3000' - 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