Ecusta Tr/ Horse Shoe to Gem Mine

A Walk in the Park;
We will Tour de Parks of the area. One at a time.
We are the Sloth Walking Team: “We will get there when we get there.”
Pat M will lead this event. Up to 12 ppl are welcome to join us.
This Week: Ecusta Tr/ Horse Shoe to Gem Mine
Length: 3.0 mile total (1-way); Accum ascent: 100 ft
We start at the Horse Shoe trailhead (US64 & Battle Creek Road)
A car shuttle is necessary.
Difficulty: see description.
Apprx return time: 12 noon
Optional Lunch: Horse Shoe has options: Packa’s food truck, Taco Fiesta, or Chinese.
Weather Check: Hendersonville
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT WALK. This event is NOT for those who are uncomfortable with the antics of fun-loving dogs. Dogs (and Masters) required to be ‘on-leash'...
DESCRIPTION:
We will gather at Horse Shoe trailhead (US64 & Battle Creek Road). Pat will arrange the car shuttle for ending at the Gem Mine. This is the less traveled section of the The finished trail. It is blacktop.
Car shuttle parking: Adjacent to Gem Mine. (Left on Bonaire Dr then immediate right/west into small dirt lot.) (Lot owned by Elijah Mt Gem Mine. Limit 6 cars. Permission requested during Gem e busy seasons (May-Sept)
Geriatrics are asked to bring their own BP cuffs.
All walks are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: The organizer of this event is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. 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)
**Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums**