the trails of Jump Off Rock

A Walk in the Park
We will Tour de Parks of the area. One at a time.
This Week: Trails of Jump Off Rock, Laurel Park
Pat M will lead this event. Up to 12 ppl are welcome to join us.
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Length: 0.8 mile RT; Accum Ascent: 150 ft
Difficulty: Moderate, some short sections of minor challenging footing.
Suitable for beginners? NO; Moderate steep slopes & occasional challenging footing. Sections of short staircases.
Drive time: 15 min on a winding, mountain-climbing blacktop road
Google Map = “4433 Laurel Park Hwy, Laurel Park, NC”
Apprx return time: 12 noon
Optional: Lunch TBD after the walk.
Carpool contributions appreciated. $1.00 suggested
Weather Check: Laurel Park, NC
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
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.
Incessant prattlers will be assumed to be having an affair. My attempts to quiet the prattlers has failed. This has become a ‘social networking’ event.
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'. Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
DESCRIPTION;
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises.
Wood elves are mischievous in the Fall. Cinch up yo’ backpack..;-)
There are three hiking trials at Jump Off Rock, varying in length and difficulty. We will walk all 3.
Blue Trail - moderate trail, takes about 10 minutes. Has short challenging rock-hop section. (Starts & ends at the overlook)
Yellow Trail & Red Trail (combined) - moderate trail, takes around 30 minutes (1/2 mile) Elevation change: a beginning 150 ft descent and, of course, ending with a 150 ft ascent.
Jump Off Rock offers spectacular scenic mountain views and photographic opportunities during all four seasons of the year.
All walks are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: : The organizer of this event is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. 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**