Weekenders (VS) - Pink beds to Pisgah Inn

HIKE DATA: 14.5 miles, 2150 ft. EG, pace 2.5 mph, leaders: Lisa Hall and Charles Dial (704) 6543-7041

HIKE DETAILS: Hike starts at Pink Beds Loop parking lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hop2pGNeRAf9Ms1J9 . We start on Pink Beds Loop, then join the Barnett Branch Trail, on our way to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail which leads us to lunch beside the Pisgah Inn. This is an in and out hike, so we reverse direction to return to our vehicles. Despite the mileage, this is a fairly forgiving track. The first 2 miles is a level to slightly rolling warm up. With the exception of a couple of short, steep sections, most of the ascent is gentle. Lunch is at the half-way point and highest elevation of the hike, so the afternoon return is almost all downhill. This hike meets the Weekenders target (VVS) hike criteria.

CARPOOL INFORMATION: Meet at Publix at University Square to depart at 7:45 AM. Publix location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2FnNyEckGf59TCXA6 . Carpool fee from Publix: 120mi. RT= $10.00.
If needed, carpool from Pisgah Ranger Station to carpool at 8:45 AM. Ranger Station location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/idWrT3K4tBAQ4Kxr7 Carpool fee from Ranger Station: 20mi. RT= $2.00.
Get to Trailhead in time to depart (start hiking) at 9:15 AM. Trailhead location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SUP8piAhUC74eAv3A