Butter Gap Loop; a Saunter

We will begin behind the fish hatchery up the Cedar Rock Tr (CW), visit only 1 Cedar Rock Falls side trails, visit the abandoned beaver dam pond, connect with the Butter Gap and return downhill on the (newly developed mountain bike friendly) Buttergap switchbacks. Heavily forested ‘natural' surface with occasional rock & roots.
Up to 12 ppl are welcome to join us. Remember - hikes led by ‘the Curmudgeon’ tend to have pleasant surprises.
Difficulty: All the climb is in the 1st half of the loop. Bridges cross the streams. The downhill from the high point is constant. Popular mountain biker section.
Geriatrics are asked to bring their own BP cuffs.
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=Bf5TgVRGND4***
Hike Details:
Social ‘hour’ at 10 AM. Cattle Call at 10:10 AM
Hike Distance: 3.2 miles; Accum ascent: 600 ft; Pace: 1.5mph
Return Not earlier than: 12:30PM (=2.75 hrs)
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT HIKE. 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' in vicinity of other hike groups.
Incessant prattlers will be assumed to be having an affair.
Weather Check: Brevard
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 1 driver(s) (=???8ppl)
..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 (text only)
**Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums**