Name: (M) Hike into the NC Arboretum to see Thomas Dambo trolls
Start: 2025-12-06T08:15:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-06T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 5000 Old Buncombe Rd

(M) Hike into the NC Arboretum to see Thomas Dambo trolls

We will hike into the Arboretum on Hard Times and Bent Creek Roads, and then we will hike various trails - dirt, paved, and gravel - within the arboretum to find all 12 hidden trolls! Bring lunch, snacks, and money if you want to purchase anything in the Arboretum Visitor Center. There are limited restrooms at trailhead, but there are several within the arboretum. Plan to return by 3:30pm.

M: 7.5, EG: 500', Rating: M/MS
Drive miles RT: 108, carpool from Uni Sqr $8

Hike Leader: Candi Samples
Hike Leader Cell: 803.493.0564

Meet in University Square in front of Mr. Salsa to carpool at 8:00am or at Hard Times trailhead at 9:30am.
Link for **Hard Time trailhead location:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/wHXeoEghrtQHL35H9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wHXeoEghrtQHL35H9)

Link for **Troll information:** [https://www.ncarboretum.org/trolls-a-field-study/](https://www.ncarboretum.org/trolls-a-field-study/)

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