Scenic Avl Series #1: Hard Times Trail - Arboretum
Details
Join me for a hike after work in Bent Creek. We will start at the Hard Times trailhead and hike about 5.5 miles, going into the Arboretum to see the flowers.
Rating: Moderate
Length: 5.5 miles
Surface: Trail/Logging Road
Elevation Gain: 600 ft
Pace: 3 mph on the flats, slower on incline
Dogs: on leash
Bears: None so far this year
Features: Nice walk through the woods
Cautions: Muddy after rain, with some high grass. Long pants and bug repellent recommended.
Headlamp in winter ❄️
Spring/Summer/Fall Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/copy-scenic-avl-1-hardtimes-arboretum-lollipop-loop-99bac84?u=i&sh=ifwm3x
Winter Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/hard-times-alternate-37968ad
Scenic Asheville Series: There are 9 hikes in the series; hike them all and receive an attractive badge for your backpack.
Guests: This is a good hike to bring a guest, because it's not as hard as some others . If you bring a guest , remind me of their name at the end so that they will get credit for the hike .
Disclaimer and Release of Liability:
This activity involves hiking on city streets that may have traffic. Participants are responsible for their safety on streets and trails. 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
Hard Times Trailhead
375 Wesley Branch Rd · Asheville, NC
There is no cellular coverage at the trailhead! If you're late, there will be no way to contact us. Look for a white Subaru Crosstrek with a Peking University bumper sticker at the trailhead.