Caney Bottoms Loop Tr, a Saunter

A Walk in the Park;
We will Tour de Parks of the area. One at a time.
This Week: Caney Bottoms Loop Tr in Pisgah Forest:
We are the Sloth Walking Team: “We will get there when we get there.” We dare to go where the ‘real’ hike groups don’t !!
Gordie & Pat M will lead this event. Up to 12 ppl are welcome to join us.
**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqhCQZaH4Vs**
Length: 2.2 mile; Accum ascent: 250 ft
Difficulty: Forest trail with rocks & roots. Some up & down hill. Trekking poles necessary. One stream rock-hop xing.
(This event is NOT for beginners or those with health or balance issues.)
Optional wading in Cove Crk waterslide pool.
One challenging 30 ft rock-hop over stream (optional wade).
Pack towels, extra socks.
Masticating will be ‘in motion’.
Drive time: 20 min; 6 mile 1-way
Apprx return time: 12:30pm (=2.75 hrs)
Optional: Pat’s B’day Lunch @ Sol de Luna (Laurel Pk) after the walk. (ADD 1.5 hrs)
Weather Check: Brevard
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
Carpool contributions appreciated. $2.00 suggested
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 4 driver(s). (=16ppl)
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 WALK. 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 others. Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
Dogs welcome at Sol de Luna…
DESCRIPTION:
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises.
Mountain Trolls are thieves; Zip your backpacks tight.
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)
gordie's contact: curmudgeonhiker@gmail.com
(before day of hike): 828.393.0297 (talk & text)
**Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums**