Rock Hop Trail; a Saunter

We are the Sloth Hiking Team: “We will get there when we get there.” We dare to go where the ‘real’ hike groups don’t !!
**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ8H4EK2vt4**
We are going to the Rock Hop Trail Loop in the Green River Gamelands; Up to 12 of you are welcome to join us.
Distance: 2 mi; Accum ascent: 350 ft.
Pace: 1.5mph – because I’m an ol’ Codger.
Difficulty: Well maintained Trail w/ 2 challenging rock-hop creek Xings
Masticating will be ‘in motion’.
Drive time: 20 min 1-way
Google Map: “Bishop Branch Trailhead” Car shuttle reqr’d.
Apprx return time: 1 pm (=2.0hrs)
OPTIONAL: Lunch a Janitzios after the hike.
Carpool contributions appreciated. $2.00 suggested
Weather Check: Saluda, NC
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 3 driver(s) (=12ppl)
We suggest open windows while carpooling. Only you know your own health status so judge accordingly if an event may endanger your health or the health of others.
Please bring an extra pair of shoes to avoid bringing your muddy shoes into the driver's car at the end of the hike.
Incessant prattlers will be assumed to be having an affair. My attempts to quiet the prattlers has failed. This has become a ‘social networking’ event.
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT HIKE. This event is NOT for those who are uncomfortable with the antics of fun-loving dogs. Well trained dogs (you don’t have to yell) can be 'off-leash'. 'On leash' when meeting other trail walkers. Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
DESCRIPTION;
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises.
You will have to cross Bishop Branch Creek twice and both stream crossings require hike sticks for balance. I will be filming. If you feel cautious, bring watershoes (smile)
Wood elves are mischievous in the Spring; Zip your backpacks tight.
All hikes are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: There are certain risks inherent in any outdoor activity. Each participant, by signing up to attend this event, agrees to release from liability the leader(s), Hendo Fun Friends, its Partners, Affiliates, and members for any accident, injury, illness, or personal loss which might occur while participating in this activity or while traveling in any vehicle during this trip. Each participant further agrees to abide by the rules and regulations concerning safety, to follow instructions of the leader(s), and not to become intentionally separated from the group. The leader(s) also has the right to use any images collected on this trip for recording on website photo collections.
Pat M contact: 828.696.6065 (text; before day of walk)
gordie's contact: curmudgeonhiker@gmail.com
(before day of hike): 828.393.0297 (talk & text)