DuPont Fawn Lake/Mine Mtn/ Corn Mills Shoals; a Saunter.

John Muir didn’t like the word ‘hike’. “We ought to saunter through them reverently, not 'hike' through them.”
Hugh B. will lead the Fawn Lk/Mine Mtn Tr/Corn Mill Shoals route in DuPont; A few of you are welcome to join.
Distance: 4.0 mi Total; See cautionary statement below:
Accum Ascent: 600 ft. (in the 1st mile)
Accum Descent: 650 ft ( in the last 3 mi.)
This will be a CAR-SHUTTLE event. Starting at Fawn Lake Access; ending at Corn Mill Shoals access.
Alternate meeting place:
Google Map = “Corn Mill Shoals Access”: 10:15AM
(READ PRECAUTIONARY NOTE IN DESCRIPTION BELOW)
Pace: 2.0 mph
Difficulty: Well established trail w/ rocks & roots; forested. One (1) wet river xing w/ strong current. (I will be video-ing the person who dumps on this one – Smirk)
Drive time: 45min/25 mi 1-way
Car shuttle reqr’d; Your car and keys will be taken to the Corn Mill Shoal parking by the ‘shuttle crew’.
Apprx return time: 2:00 pm
Carpool contributions appreciated. $3.00 suggested
Weather Check: Cedar Mtn, NC
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 1 driver(s)
We suggest 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.
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT HIKE. This event is NOT for those who are uncomfortable with the antics of fun-loving dogs. Dogs (and Masters) required to be ‘on-leash' in DuPont. DOGS MUST BE CAPABLE OF SWIMMING A DEEP, FAST-MOVING RIVER CURRENT. (you will NOT be able to carry them). Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
DESCRIPTION;
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises.
The other group will wait for you at the River Xing to video your ‘skills’
PRECAUTIONARY NOTE; You MUST be CAPABLE OF CROSSING A DEEP, FAST-MOVING RIVER CURRENT. Phones & keys Must be in waterproof bags. Pack towels AND (I insist) VERY LARGE WOOL SOCKS TO PLACE OVER YOUR WATER SHOES FOR TRACTION. (if you don’t understand that last sentence – take it on faith.) The wet Xing will be at the last mile before the end of the hike.
All hikes 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.
gordie's contact: CurmudgeonHiker@gmail.com
(on day of hike): 828.393.0297 (talk & text)