The Asheville Hiking Group

Wild Flower #2 - Cat Gap John Rock

18 avr. 2026 8:45 EDT

Fish Hatchery, 1401 Fish Hatchery Road, Pisgah Forest, NC, US

We will meet at the Fish Hatchery / Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. We will hike clockwise up the Cat Gap Loop to the John Rock trail.

There should be nice wildflowers this time of year, although it has been a dry spring.

We will hike up to John Rock, stop for a snack and social chatting, and then continue around the loop to the junction with Cat Gap trail.

Rating: Strenuous but doable
Distance: 5.5 miles
Elevation: 1,000 feet
Surface: Trail
Pace: 3 mph on the flats, 2.5 mph up John Rock
Gear: water, snack, poles.
Features: River, view of Looking Glass Rock, Ravens.
Dogs: On leash
Route: Cat Gap Trail to John Rock Loop on AllTrails

After Eats: Ecusta Brewing

RSVP and On-Time Start:

• If you decide you cannot come, please change your RSVP.
• There are generally 1 or 2 no-shows on my hikes, so we don't wait for people to arrive. If you are late, you'll be left behind.
• There is no cell service at the trailhead.

Guests: No guests, no plus ones. Please ask guests to sign up for the hike themselves.

Disclaimer and Release of Liability:
This activity involves hiking on city streets that may have traffic and/or natural trails with roots, rocks, and steep sections. Participants are responsible for their safety on streets and trails. The organizer of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. If you sign up or participate in this event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries, illnesses, and damages arising from, as a result of, and associated with this event. In addition, you acknowledge that you agree to the Meetup terms: https://www.meetup.com/terms

Cat Gap John Rock

19 avr. 2026 10:00 EDT

Lieu non spécifié pour l'instant

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join me for a smaller group, non-intensive out and back to the John Rock overlook, taking time to appreciate the emerging flora and spring blooms.

approx 4.7 miles and 875 feet of elevation gain

well behaved dogs welcome, but they will need to be leashed for their safety as we approach the rock face

say 2 - 2.5 mph pace

carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking at the trailhead as the site is under construction

gear up as appropriate, trekking poles are an option. bring a snack as we'll take a break mid-hike. and plenty of water

ground rules:

1. if you sign up, show up or change your status. a no-show may undercut a motivated wait-lister. (repeated no-shows will have consequences) likewise, if you're on the wait list at the time of the hike, don't presume to just show up

2 ) be sure you are in adequate physical shape to complete the event

3. show consideration by emphasizing group effort and group cohesion. I hike for stress reduction and want to keep it that way. i reserve the right to remove anyone from an event if words or actions indicate the need to do so

LEGALESE
This Asheville Hiking Group event involves hiking and, possibly, transportation to and from the meetup site. Participants are responsible for their own safety and affirm that they have the appropriate skills, physical conditioning, equipment, and supplies. Hiking may involve risks to oneself and property. Neither your hike organizer nor Asheville Hiking Group can assure your safety nor eliminate all risks. By signing up for this event, participant understands and agrees