Hike the A.T.-Tanyard Gap to Rich Mountain Fire Tower
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Enjoy great views from a Fire Tower just off the A.T. near Hot Springs. The weather forecast calls for temps in the low 60’s and lots of sun. We will follow the A.T. north from Tanyard Gap, then take a short side trail to the fire tower and return by the same route. The first half of the hike is mostly a climb up to the top, but moderate. We then have the option to climb the (sturdy) fire tower for the views. Total mileage is about 5.5, with an ascent of 1,350 feet.
We will meet at the USFS parking lot at 160 Zillicoa St. off Exit 25 of I-26 at 9:00, form carpools and drive to the trailhead.
CMC Meetup is sponsored by the Carolina Mountain Club (CMC). You do not have to be a member of CMC to hike with me, but if you are not a member you should think about joining. It’s a terrific all volunteer organization that not only sponsors lots of hikes but engages in a significant amount of trail maintenance throughout Western North Carolina. Just follow the prompts from this link https://carolinamtnclub.org/enrollments/ or explore our webpage at https://www.carolinamountainclub.org/
Plans change - I get it. If you sign up for the hike and then find that your plans have changed, please take the time to remove yourself from the hike so that we don’t unnecessarily wait for you at the meeting place.