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We are a community of experienced hikers who enjoy exploring trails that range from moderate to challenging levels. While we welcome hikers of all backgrounds, our group typically gravitates toward more advanced adventures that require a solid foundation of hiking experience, endurance, and preparedness.
To support a wide range of skill levels, our hikes and trips are clearly categorized as Beginner/Easy, Moderate, Hard, or Expert. We offer plenty of variety in our schedule, so even if a moderate or hard trip doesn’t align with your comfort level, there are still opportunities to join us on easier adventures and grow at your own pace. We believe it’s essential for every hiker to take personal responsibility for knowing their own abilities and limitations—and to choose trips accordingly. Safety, preparation, and respect for the trail and fellow hikers are our top priorities.
Please note: For Expert-level hikes or multi-day backpacking trips, our leadership team may reach out directly if we feel the level of difficulty may not be a safe or appropriate fit for someone signed up. These conversations come from a place of care and commitment to ensuring a positive and safe experience for all.
We love nature deeply and believe everyone should have the chance to experience the joy, healing, and adventure it offers. Through our hikes, we’re not just exploring trails—we’re building a strong, inclusive outdoor community where all people are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to connect with the natural world.
** Special Notice: This group is NOT run by certified or professional mountain guides. The group leaders, Merb and Food Lion, do have a combined experience of over 20 years in the woods and on trails but are not held liable for any incidents, accidents or issues while on trail. PLEASE make sure you are able to handle the walk and read the disclaimer on every post **
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Naturaland Trust Trail - HardCaesars Head State Park, Cleveland , NC
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Come and join MERB on the Naturaland Trust Trail at Caesars Head State Park in SC! This park has so much to offer but we are going to do one of the more challenging trails - with tons of water, bridge crossings and waterfalls you WILL not be disappointed. We will see for sure Rock Cliff Falls, Fiewater Falls, we can hit Raven Cliff Falls, and Cliff Falls with the loop I have set up!
This trail is located 2 hours and 15 minutes from uptown Charlotte.
I am looking into camping FRIDAY NIGHT and have a few options that I'm settling on but the main one I want to book needs an estimated headcount so please let me know if you'd like to camp on Friday night with us! The cost for camping is $5 per person!
Trail: Naturaland Trust Trail
Difficult: Hard
Distance: 11.7 miles - please note we might make this a loop and add a few miles
Type: Loop
Elevation gain: 3,661
Estimated Time: 8-9 hours depending on or group.
What to Bring: 2 liters of water to start, we recommend using a water bladder from April-October (or always if you wish!), snacks (think high protein), lunch to eat and high energy
Meet up time: 10am
Hike start time: 10:15am
Meet at Trailhead: Use link here to access the trail head.“By RSVP’ing to this event, you are agreeing to the following:
TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY I fully realize that this activity involves a risk of personal injury, property damage, or loss of my person or property. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and same for persons with whom are in my party, waive and release any claims or rights against P.S. Hikers, all of its owners and coordinators for any and all injury, damages or loss to my person or property incurred during this activity. I also understand that organizers are not required, nor should it be assumed that they are CPR/First Aid/Wilderness Survival Certified and I am responsible for my own personal safety. Your RSVP indicates release of liability as indicated in the TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY above.”
- Long Branch Butter Gap Loop - HardNeeds location
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Follow Merb and Food Lion on a joint led hike through this beautiful 12.9-mile loop trail near Brevard, one of our favorite areas to hike! We will start at the Pisgah Fish Hatchery and take the cat gap trail to butter gap. We will check out beautiful waterfalls, get wet and enjoy beautiful sceneries.
When we finish we can head over to Corky's Dawghouse in Brevard our favorite spot to eat after a Pisgah hike!
Trail: Long Branch Butter Gap Loop
Difficult: Hard
Distance: 12.9 miles
Type: Loop
Elevation gain: 1,620 ft
Estimated Time: 6-7 hours
What to Bring: Water, water filter if you have it to reduce water weight and carry, lunch and snack
Meet up time: 8:45am
Hike start time: 9:00am
Meet at Trailhead: Use link here to access the trail head. We are meeting at the Pisgah Fish Hatchery“By RSVP’ing to this event, you are agreeing to the following:
TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY I fully realize that this activity involves a risk of personal injury, property damage, or loss of my person or property. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and same for persons with whom are in my party, waive and release any claims or rights against P.S. Hikers, all of its owners and coordinators for any and all injury, damages or loss to my person or property incurred during this activity. I also understand that organizers are not required, nor should it be assumed that they are CPR/First Aid/Wilderness Survival Certified and I am responsible for my own personal safety. Your RSVP indicates release of liability as indicated in the TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY above.”
