Bull Creek & Swannanoa River, 6.6 mi, 400 ft elevation gain

[Sign-up opens 8:00 PM, Sunday October 18th]

Our route for this hike loops around the Bull Creek Preserve before branching off onto the Dam Pasture Connector trail. This takes us to the Swannanoa River trail, then over to the lovely Warren Wilson campus. There, at around our halfway point, we'll take a snack and water break and return the same way.

The total distance is around 6.6 miles with a 425' elevation gain. We'll amble at a 2.5 mph clip. This is a relatively tame hike with a rating of about 3 on a 1-10 scale. Big shout-out to Todd for piecing this trail together and sharing it with me.

Dog Policy: Dogs are extremely welcome but must be leashed.

Guest Policy: If you'd like to bring a guest, they should join the Asheville Hiking Group and sign up for the hike on their own. Alternatively, contact me in advance and ask if it's okay to bring a "+1" after you've made it onto the "Going" list. Depending on timing and demand, I MAY be able to add your guest.

MEET-UP TIME AND PLACE
The trailhead is across the street from Berea Baptist Church, 2578 Riceville Rd, Asheville. There is some parking at the trailhead, and additional space in the church parking lot.

Click here for a map to our meetup location.

COURTESY TO WAIT-LISTERS (Please abide!)
Only sign up if you *TRULY* plan to come. If you must cancel, please change your status to "Not Going" as soon as possible so wait-listers will have sufficient notice. And please please PLEASE don't be a no-show.

If you're on the waiting list, keep checking the evening before. Despite my impassioned pleas, we usually have last-minute dropouts.

WEATHER
I'll monitor National Weather Service forecasts for the hike area and email cancellation messages by 7:30 AM if the forecast is for more than a 50% chance of precipitation.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, message me through MeetUp until 8:30 AM the day of.

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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, by joining a hike, 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 eliminate all risks or be responsible for your well-being. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.