Gorges State Park - Fall Color

the Curmudgeon’s Annual Fall Color Series
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 1 driver(s). (=??ppl)
Rainbow Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfall settings in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This 150-ft. tall waterfall is impressive, especially after rainy weather that swells the Horsepasture River. The best feature of Rainbow Falls is the ability for visitors to experience the falls from the front, bottom, side and top! Rainbow Falls is just one of a series of cascades and waterfalls on a two-mile stretch of the river.
Hidden, Turtleback & Drift Falls are included..
https://www.romanticasheville.com/rainbow_falls.htm
Difficulty: Well developed trail with a tiring gradual uphill return to the car. 2 rockhop creek xings.
We are the HFF Trail Trekkers: We a’gonna get our step-counters a’workin’ !! John Muir didn’t like the word ‘hike’. “We ought to saunter through them reverently, not 'hike' through them.”
Lisa will lead to 4 waterfalls in Gorges St Pk. Up to 12 ppl are welcome to join us.
Hike Distance: 4.0 miles RT: (feels like 6 mi); Some steep parts, NO level parts. Maintained trail; 1 rockhop creek xing.
Accumlative Ascent: 1076 ft (whew!)
The trail begins with a 400 ft descent and then a 400 ft ascent.
Pace: 2.0mph.
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT HIKE. This event is NOT for those who are uncomfortable with the antics of fun-loving dogs. Dogs (and Masters) required to be ‘on-leash'. Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
Drive time: 45 min/ 25 miles (1-way);
GPS destination: Gorges State Park Visitor Center
Return Not earlier than: 3PM
Carpool contributions appreciated. $7.00 suggested
Weather Check: Sapphire, NC
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.
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**