(VVS) PISGAH- PRESSLEY COVE - BLACK MT. - CLUB GAP

A strenuous hike with lots of challenging elevation changes. We will begin at Pressley Cove trail which is a steep trail, gaining almost 900 feet in elevation over the course of just over one mile. It winds through a beautiful cove of laurel, hemlock, and beech trees. We will then take the Black Mountain trail over Black Mountain and Clawhammer Mountain. Soon after we will come across the Buckhorn Gap shelter where we will have lunch. We will then continue over Rich Mountain to Buckwheat trail. We will continue over Buckwheat knob to Bennet Gap Tail and over Coontree Mountain back to the trailhead. Along the entire route, one is treated to gorgeous views of the cove, and as you get higher, ridges off to the west. This will be a moderate paced hike with 1850 ft of elevation within the first 3 miles. We will cross 4 mountains and 1 knob with several amazing views along the way.
M: 11 EG: 2800, R: VVS
Drive RT: 105 miles, $8.00, L: 15
Leader: Paul MacGregor 864-993-3907

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