North Mills River Tr; a water adventure

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 hike the WET version of the North Mills River Tr.; Up to 12 of you are welcome to join me.
READ VERY, VERY CAREFULLY…..
Length: 2.5 mi Tot.; Total Descent: 500 ft
Difficulty: 400 ft descent in 1.5 mi; roots & rocky trail in the beginning. 9 (NINE) WET Knee-Deep river Xings are rocky. Technically challenging footing
Pace: 1.5mph – because I’m an ol’ Codger.
Masticating will be ‘in motion’.
Drive time: 20 min 1-way; THIS IS A CAR-SHUTTLE EVENT.
Apprx return time: 2:30 pm
Carpool contributions appreciated. $2.00 suggested
Weather Check: Mills River, NC
Weather cancellations will be posted at 6:30am.
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. Obstreperous raucous yawping is discouraged.
Dogs: ONLY IF (BIG ‘IF’) your dog really, really likes deep water.
DESCRIPTION;
Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have challenging surprises.
Due to recent events, Ouija boards are no longer permitted.
MUST WRAP PHONES & CAMERAS IN SEALABLE BAGS. (ONE OF YOU WILL FALL. – (SMIRK)
This is the ultimate hot summer day hike!!! Moderately challenging sections & deep river Xings. 9 river Xings; knee deep. Wear sturdy old athletic shoes and double sock to avoid boot changes. No shoe changes at wet xings; we walk ‘wet’. River bottom is rocky. ‘Dry’ trail sections are dirt with some roots.
Great trail on a hot summer day !!! There is a swimmin’ hole in the river at the end!! WE WILL SWIM !!!
MUST bring an extra pair of shoes (and a plastic bag) to avoid bringing your muddy shoes into the driver's car at the end of the hike.
MUST bring drying towels to place on car seats.
All hikes 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)
Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums