Ox Creek to Lane Pinnacle on the Mountain to Sea trail. 11 mile Fitness hike.
Details
Hike Description:
This is a 11 mile out and back Fitness hike begins on the MST in the North bound direction near the intersection of Ox Creek Road and the Blue Ridge Parkway at Bull Gap. We go past Rattlesnake Lodge and continue the climb to Lane Pinnicle. The elevation gain is approximately 2800 ft (level 9). We will take a snack break at the rock crops view point at Lane Pinnicle and return. Parking is no longer available at the former pull-off parking area on the Blue Ridge Parkway so we will park in the pull off sections along Ox creek road.
Pace: Brisk pace overall average of 2.5 MPH on extended climbs and 3+ mph on lower grade and downhill sections, briefly regrouping at intersections and after longer strenuous climbs. This is a strenuous hike for conditioned hikers. Be capable of hiking this distance and pace before signing on.
Carpool: 9am Meet at weaverville Ingles on weaver Blvd. Parking lot by the gas pumps.
Asheville area hikers may self arrangea carpool Suggest meeting at the Folk Arts Center paking lot at 9am.. Please indicate if you wish to carpool. and meeting place.
Dogs: Trail friendly dogs are welcome.
HIKE LEVELS
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';
ULTIMATE HIKES are >4000 feet in elevation.
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 acknowledging that you agree to the Meetup terms: https://www.meetup.com/terms