GetHiking! Sunday Morning on the MST

Fall weather has finally arrived — along with the first hints of fall color. We'll celebrate both on a 5.8-mile out-and-back hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail at Falls Lake Sunday morning. We'll start from the Bayleaf Road access to the MST in North Raleigh and hike east for 2.9 miles to Possum Track Road. We'll duck in and out of coves, catch glimpses of Falls Lake, see hints of the area's pre-lake past and enjoy the cool air and onset of fall color. At Possum Track Road, we reverse course and enjoy the same terrain a second time.

The terrain is rolling, the trail a bit rocky and rooty in places. Considering the distance, we'll rate this hike of moderate difficulty. Hiking shoes/boots with a sturdy sole are advised, as are trekking poles. Bring water and a snack; we will take a short break near the midpoint turnaround.