Bent Creek--Rice Pinnacle--Stradley Mountain Loop 9.7 miles, 1300 ft ascent

Trailhead: Rice Pinnacle, Bent Creek
Description: Good footing, mostly shaded, gradual ascent. Take the Deer Lake Lodge trail to Wolf Branch Trail to Ledford Trail (R) to Road 479 (R) to left on Rice Pinnacle Rd (491) and start of climb. At Ingles Field Gap take a sharp left on trail of the same name and ascend to Four corners--Stradley Mt. Take Little Hickory Top and descend to Ledford Gap and snack at picnic tables. Take Boyd Branch to Campground Connector, Bent Creek Gap Rd to Wesley Branch Trailhead. Deer Lake Lodge Trail back to Rice Pinnacle. Type: Loop. Max Elev: 3000'. Avg moving pace: 2.3 mph. Dogs on leash OK
Lunch is an option following the hike!

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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.