Dittmer-Watts Nature Trail Park

A Walk in the Park;
We will Tour de Parks of the area. One at a time.
We will scout a ‘new’ park in Lake Lure: We will also visit the renewal efforts of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. Up to 12 ppl are welcome to join us.
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This Week: Dittmer-Watts Nature Trail Park
Length: 2.5 miles Accum ascent: 150 ft apprx.
Difficulty: (This event is NOT for beginners or those with health or balance issues.)
Masticating will be ‘in motion’.
Drive time: 35 min’ 29 mi 1-way
Apprx return time: 1 pm
Optional: Lunch @ Janitzios after the walk.
Weather Check: Lake Lure
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
Carpool contributions appreciated. $3.00 suggested
We suggest masks and open windows while carpooling. Only you know your own health status so judge accordingly if an event may endanger your health or the health of others.
Please bring an extra pair of shoes to avoid bringing your muddy shoes into the driver's car at the end of the hike.
Incessant prattlers will be assumed to be having an affair. Obstreperous raucous yawping is discouraged.
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT WALK. This event is NOT for those who are uncomfortable with the antics of fun-loving dogs.
Dogs (and Masters) required to be ‘on-leash' when meeting others on trail.. Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
DESCRIPTION:
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises.
Dittmer-Watts Nature Trail Park; 271 NC-9, Lake Lure, NC
Forested park offering a combined 3.3 mi. of picturesque nature trails, popular with families & dog owners. One half mile section of (only-slightly) steeper slopes.
Wood elves are mischievous in the Spring; Zip your backpacks tight.
All walks are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: There are certain risks inherent in any outdoor activity. Each participant, by signing up to attend this event, agrees to release from liability the leader(s), Hendo Fun Friends, its Partners, Affiliates, and members for any accident, injury, illness, or personal loss which might occur while participating in this activity or while traveling in any vehicle during this trip. Each participant further agrees to abide by the rules and regulations concerning safety, to follow instructions of the leader(s), and not to become intentionally separated from the group. The leader(s) also has the right to use any images collected on this trip for recording on website photo collections.
Pat M contact: 828.696.6065 (text; before day of walk)
**Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums**