Sam's Gap to Rice Gap 7.5 Mi, 1700 Ft EG
Details
We are headed off in a different direction this week and it about 30 minutes north from the carpool meetup location. It is a nice out and back section of the AT starting at Sam's Gap and turning around at Rice Gap. The hike will be a total of 7.5 miles, 1700 ft of elevation gain and reach about 4500 ft elevation. We will pass High Rock and stop at the Hog Back Shelter for a quick lunch on the way back. There is a custom AllTrails link below. This is a bit of a longer hike with some decent elevation gain so be prepared for a longer day.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/uploaded-route-a0047c1
CARPOOL
Meet behind the Earth Fare by the Tesla chargers in WestGate Plaza at 8am. If you want to go directly to the trailhead, please let me know and use the directions in AllTrails.
WEATHER
As usual the weather is a bit uncertain for Monday but I'll watch the weather and post a cancellation message by 7:00 AM if there is a chance of severe weather or lightning during this time period..
QUESTIONS?
You can message me through MeetUp until 8:00 AM the day of. Cell reception may be sketchy, but you can try to text or call me up to the start of the hike: (508) 965-2333.
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.