CANCELLED: Cove Creek/Caney Bottom Loop; the hike

THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED FOR MON, JUL 20. You will need to re-RSVP on the 'new' announcement page.

We are the HFF Trail Trekkers: We a’gonna get our step-counters a’workin’ !!
Hugh will lead on the Cove Crk Falls and Caney Bottoms Falls, Up to 10 of you are welcome to join him.
**PARTICIPANTS REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE HIKE ORGANIZER.**
Length: 6.5 mi Total; Accum ascent: 700ft
Pace: 2.5mph
Difficulty: well established trail; challenging short steep slopes to bases of falls.
WET STREAM XINGS; BE PREPARED !!!
Optional: swimming at the Campground Sliding Rock Pool.
Masticating will be ‘in motion’.
Drive time: 15 min (1-way).
Apprx return time: 2;30 pm
Carpool contributions appreciated. $2.00 suggested
Weather Check: Brevard, NC
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 2 drivers. (=10ppl)
Please bring an extra pair of shoes to avoid bringing your muddy shoes into the driver's car at the end of the hike.
We suggest open windows while carpooling.
DESCRIPTION;
This hike takes you on a loop past several nice waterfalls. Climbs moderately overall; some of the first climbs are very steep but short. Mostly easy trails with one rough section up from Cove Creek Falls to the trail. Beautiful Pisgah scenery and lush woods abound, and travels through some nice flats above the Davidson River valley at the base of the Pisgah Ridge. Passes seepage bogs and fern-filled open woods.
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.
Hugh's contact: (before day of hike): (662) 324-2425 (text only)
**Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums**