The Despeauxrados (VS) Pisgah NF-Avery Creek,Twin Falls, Black Mtn. 10.5 2375
Details
This week's hike summary:
Mileage: 10.5 miles, Elev. Gain: 2375 feet, Pace: 2.5 mph
Carpool Mileage RT from Publix to Trailhead: 104 mi. = $8.00
Trailhead: on Avery Creek Rd. https://maps.app.goo.gl/cEib9SFH6bssq1Xg9
Challenges: several rock hop creek crossings!
Hike Leader: Charles D.
This week's hike details:
We will head up Avery Creek to Twin Falls. After viewing the falls, we ascend to Buckhorn Gap where join the Black Mtn Trail. We cross Clawhammer Mtn. and Black Mtn. before descending down the Pressley Cove trail back to our vehicles. This hike offers valleys with mountain streams and waterfalls, as well high ridgelines with several mountain views.
Carpooling group meets at University Square at 7:45am for a prompt 8:00am departure.
University Square Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/at82aDCL3BwVkZQ59
Trailhead - meet at 9:15 AM, ready to hike by 9:30 AM
Trailhead location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cEib9SFH6bssq1Xg9
This pin is on Avery Creek Rd. (gravel), across from the Pressley Cove Trailhead.
This group meets Wed at University Square Shopping Center. The specific hikes are described 1 to 4 weeks in advance and target hikes which are 10 miles long and climb 2000 ft. We hike at approx. 2.5 MPH, faster or slower depending on terrain.
Hike coordinators are:
Mark Parsons 864-430-0875 ( voice or text)
John Pirraglia 713-826-2434 ( voice or text)
Charles Dial 704-654-7041 ( voice or text)
Carpooling will be available, yet all hikers should come prepared to drive to or meet at the trailhead.
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