North Slope, Art Loeb Loop Day Hike

Rating: Strenuous (Due to length, elevation gain over "short" distance and Off Trail hike to Stony Point Knob)
Length: +/- 9 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,900 feet
Pace: 2 mph average. Please don't sign up if this is either too slow or fast for you.
Weather: If over 60% chance of rain, will reschedule.
Pre-Hike Conversation Req'd: If we haven't hiked together, we need to talk before the hike to make sure this event is a good fit. This applies to any guests you bring too. Please include your phone number in RSVP.

Trail Time: Approximately 4 1/2 - 5 hours
Travel Distance: Approximately 2 hours

Description: Loop

1. Start at Davidson River Parking off of US 276.
2. North Slope Tr. along Davidson River to North Slope Connector Tr.
3. Up North Slope Connector Tr. to Art Loeb Tr. (1,000 ft. elev. gain)
4. Art Loeb Tr. northbound to below Stony Knob Summit.
5. Out "Off Trail" to Stony Knob Summit.
6. Backtrack from Stony Knob Summit to Art Loeb Tr.
7. Art Loeb Tr. to back to Parking Lot.
8. Dinner stop on the way back to Charlotte.

Cost: Carpool Gas and Dinner afterwards.

Special Conditions:

1. Experienced hikers only please.
2. Early Spring hike so please bring warm layers, raingear etc. and lunch, water (2 liters min.), snacks.
3. No dogs please.
4. Please don't sign up if you have a commitment Saturday night as this is an all day event.

If you have any questions, please email me at blane002@carolina.rr.com.

Thanks,
Barbara

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