Jan 22- 1 Pm Horner Forest Trail, Pocahontas SP

Moderate paced hike at 2.5 to 3 miles per hour.

We meet at the Horner Forest Trail Parking Lot on Qualla Rd. This is not accessible through the main gate.

Join us for a moderate pace 4 + mile hike on well-maintained trails in Pocahontas State Park, including a loop around Beaver Lake. There are moderate elevation changes and roots to be aware of. We will break periodically.

There is a porta-potty at the parking lot. We will start hiking at 1 pm and should finish by 2:45 pm.

Carpooling is strongly encouraged as this parking lot has limited spaces. If anyone is interested in carpooling to this event, please leave a message in comments.

Hiking poles recommended but not required.

State parks charge a parking fee with several options.

Pocahontas options:

$10 a day (envelopes and drop box in the parking lot)

REI receipt stub

Annual pass - buy online (Seniors $40.00)