Mingo Falls & BRPkwy; a roadtrip

We are the Sloth Hike Team of WNC: “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=Bsh_8qxUfDY**
I am going to Tour the BRPkwy Spring Blooms after visiting Mingo Falls in the Qualla Boundary area; Up to 12 ppl are welcome to join me.
One of the Curmudgeon’s Top 10 events.
Unwieldy Details: see below:
Masticating will be ‘in motion’. Pack snacks & drink.
Total Drive time: 4.25 hrs RT/170 mi total. With several stops; additional 2.0 hrs
Return Not earlier than: 5 PM pm (=7.5 hrs)
Carpool contributions appreciated. $10.00 suggested
Weather Check: Waynesville
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 3 driver(s) (=12ppl)
We suggest slightly 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.
This is NOT a dog-participant event.
DESCRIPTION;
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises.
MINGO FALLS:
Drive distance to the Falls: 75 miles/ 1.75 hrs 1-way
Hike Distance: 0.4 mi. Accum ascent: 208 stairsteps
At 120 feet tall, the waterfall is one of the tallest and most spectacular in the southern Appalachians.
BRPKwy Spring Bloom Tour:
We will return on the parkway with several stops to view the Spring Blooms & roadside waterfalls.
Return drive distance: 95 miles/ 2.5 hrs drivetime 1-way (not including overlook stops)
Difficulty: get in&out of the car often. There will be up to 17 stops on the BRPkwy
All events 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.
gordie's contact: CurmudgeonHiker@gmail.com
(before day of hike): 828.393.0297 (talk & text)
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