Cove Crk/Caney Bottoms Short Loop

A Walk in the Park;
We will Tour de Parks of the area. One at a time.
This Week: Caney Bottoms Loop Tr in Pisgah Forest:
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.
A Sloth Walking Team event: A casual pace.
**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqhCQZaH4Vs**
Up to 12 ppl are welcome to join us.
Hike Details:
Social ‘hour’ at 9:45 AM. Wagon Train rolls, at 9:55 AM
Length: 2.2 mile; Accum ascent: 250 ft
Difficulty: Forest trail with rocks & roots. Some up & down hill. Trekking poles necessary. NO stream rock-hop xing.
Mountain Trolls are thieves; Zip your backpacks tight.
(This event is NOT for beginners or those with health or balance issues.)
THIS IS A DOG-PARTICIPANT WALK. 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' when meeting others. Small (lap)dogs may carpool. Large dogs will drive themselves.
Drive time: 20 min; 6 mile 1-way
Apprx return time: 12:30pm (=2.75 hrs)
Carpool contributions appreciated. $3.00 suggested
Optional: Lunch after (TBD)
Weather Check: Brevard
WAITLISTED PEOPLE WILL BE ADDED AS DRIVERS SIGN ON.
I currently have 1 driver(s). (=??ppl)
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.
All walks are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: 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)
**Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146993931@N05/albums**