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HELLO!! We are a fun, eclectic group of people who appreciate all that life has to offer, with a twist of lime and some kick-ass hikes for good measure. What began as a group of backpackers looking for a walk in the woods has evolved and expanded to embrace variety – call it spice, call it cross-training, call it just plain good times. Backpack, hike, and paddle with us…or embrace the “MORE” of life and you might find us doing yoga, car camping or urban hikes. Bonus points if food is involved!
Why the twist of lime? Because despite our obsession with base weight, life is short and occasionally we enjoy ditching the spreadsheet. Because ‘boujee’ is not a bad thing…a 10-year cheddar makes everything better. Because we all need a little crazy in our lives and some good karma to survive.
Test the waters as a ‘newbie’, brush off some dust after a hiatus, or just enjoy doing what you already know well. We welcome all skill levels and aim to offer varying degrees of difficulty - our event listings will clue you in to the overall vibe and experience level required.
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모두 보기- AT Section Hike - North Carolina Roan Highlands @ ~76 AT miles (~80 mi. total)위치가 필요합니다.
Hi All - this REPLACES the "SAVE the DATES!!" posting for the North Carolina Roan Highlands Section in June 2025. Please create a new sign up for yourself at this event posting if you plan to join us for this trip. All future event details/updates for North Carolina will be posted here.
(Massachusetts in Oct-25 is still listed as a Save the Date posting - more details coming when re-posted as a separate event.)
Updated: 6/3/25 [prior update: 5/21]
Current plan is below / more detail is in the spreadsheet / Pyro's (Chris') gear list is also below in case you're curious
Day: 0 | Date: 6/14 (Sat) | Optional travel day & overnight stay? <-- at your discretion
Day: 1 | Date: Sun, 6/15
***PARKING: Park cars before NOON for the week at The Appalachian Station at 19E, 9367 US-19E, Roan Mountain, TN 37687 / T: 423.732.0450 / E: thestation193@outlook.com / COST: Sun-Thu: $5 per day per car + Fri: $10 per car / they are on FarOut & Facebook too – LEAVE DAY 3 RE-SUPPLY WITH NATE***
Shuttle: NOON with Nate of AT Traveling Lite Shuttle & friend, Doug / T: 817.239.4266 / E: nathangressett@gmail.com / at least $240 total for the group, could be more depending on final # of hikers.
Travel about 1 hour to Sam's Gap
Mileage: 7.7
Start: Sam's Gap
End: Bald Mtn Shelter
· Water: Seemingly reliable spring located ~200' from shelter
· Privy: Yes; "last NOBO privy for quite a while"
· Shelter: Yes with "space for about 10" double-decker shelter
· Tent sites: Plenty of tent sited for a group (comments quote: "tons", "lots")
· Trees for hammocks: no comments I saw, but, from limited picture, seems like tree situation is good enough
· Bear protection: Food hang cables
· Notes: Sounds like a really nice big areaDay: 2 | Date: Mon, 6/16
Mileage: 16.9
Start: Bald Mtn Shelter
End: Uncle Johnny’s hostel / T: 423.707.4013 (call or text) / Erwin, TN / Please make arrangements on your own for Uncle Johnny's or nearby location.Day: 3 ***RE-SUPPLY DAY – SHUTTLE DRIVER RE-SUPPLYING US AT THE END OF DAY 3 AT/NEAR CAMP ~8:45PM, $100 total cost for the group***
Re-supply very near camp ~8:45PM at camp | Date: Tue, 6/17
Mileage: 15.3
Start: Uncle Johnny’s hostel / Erwin, TN
End: Unaka Mtn Rd/Beauty Spot Gap near grassy bald at NOBO mile ±356.3
· Water: Seemingly reliable spring "half-mile NOBO"
· Privy: No
· Shelter: No
· Tent sites: >20 / comments quote "20-30"
· Trees for hammocks: no comments I saw, but, from limited picture, seems like tree situation is good enough
· Bear protection: None provided
· Notes: RE-SUPPLY SHUTTLE ARRIVING ~8:45PM AT CAMPDay: 4 | Date: Wed, 6/18
Mileage: 14.5
Start: Unaka Mtn Rd/Beauty Spot Gap near grassy bald
End: Clyde Smith Shelter
· Water: comments quote: "its a walk down to the water but it was flowing good. No mice or bear problems" (5/2/25)
· Privy: No
· Shelter: Yes, "large lean-to" about .1 off AT "sleeps about 10"
· Tent sites: comments quote: "lots of tenting behind the shelter"
· Trees for hammocks: no comments I saw, but, from limited picture, seems like tree situation is good enough
· Bear protection: None provided / bear stole "2/3 of our food" comments quote 5/18/25 from PCT hangs
· Notes: 5/18 bear activity (most recent) plus it seems this area has had a share of activityDay: 5 | Date: Thu, 6/19
Mileage: 15.6
Start: Clyde Smith Shelter
End: Overmountain Shelter (closed; tenting ok)
· Water: Seemingly reliable spring located off a side trail
· Privy: No
· Shelter: No, closed, unsafe
· Tent sites: big grassy field for 14 tents
· Trees for hammocks: no comments I saw, but, from limited picture, seems like tree situation is good enough
· Bear protection: None providedDay: 6 | Date: Fri, 6/20
Mileage: 9 .2 + .7 to parked cars = 9.9
Start: Overmountain Shelter
End: Roan Mtn & The Appalachian Station at 19E-- Link to more details of itinerary, options, amenities available, etc (Excel spreadsheet):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PQZTJpAohZFT49OfamvftiK4bPVsWi4R/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=114693654048787153216&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please review to get an idea of trip pace, cadence and elevation gain/loss.-- Pyro's (Chris' Gear list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NS0xloImUEqyT5tUJVb1RcGteW34_26B/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=114693654048787153216&rtpof=true&sd=true
-- North Carolina trip dates were strategically chosen to match projected "peak" rhododendron bloom times in June in the Roan Highlands area. | 2nd half of the trip - Roan Highlands State Park - largest natural rhododendron garden in the world!
-- Hike 6 days: Sun-Fri, 6/15-6/20 | Travel back home on the 20th or 21st depending on overnight stay preference on last day.
-- Start at Sam's Gap (AT mile 320.0) and finish at US 19E (AT mile 395.6) | Personal vehicles will be left at our finish point - US 19E. Chris & Pam will coordinate shuttle cost, re-supply cost + tip split evenly among all passengers.
-- 13.3 average hiking miles per day. Longest day is ~17 miles in the 1st half of the hike. Average elevation change = 6,039' per day (total up plus down per day). Most elevation change in a single day = 7,797' (up plus down) over 18 miles. Largest total single day uphill: 4,160'
-- Re-supply shuttle at night #3 8:45PM at camp. Those interested can split-up their food-carry & leave with shuttle driver Nate on 6/15. Any re-supply staging cost split evenly among those participating. Option for town food before hiking on day 1, during hiking day 2 (Erwin, TN), and after hiking on day 6. Pack your food and re-supply accordingly.
-- General intention is to sleep at relatively established areas each evening large enough for a group of perhaps 10; stealth sites will likely be an option each day as well for 1-3 hikers, plus hammock users will not need tent-sites.
- Beach Trip!! Camp, hike, bike, kayak: Ocracoke Island, NPS CampgroundOcracoke Campground, Ocracoke , NC
DESCRIPTION: Beach trip!! This is a 5 day, 4 night, kayaking, biking, hiking, and camping trip on the scenic island of Ocracoke in the Outer Banks.
This trip features lots of remote, undeveloped coastal scenery, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, biking and hiking trails, both surf and smooth water around Ocracoke Island, where we'll enjoy bike riding, kayaking, swimming, moonlight beach walks and beach fires in the evenings.
Day 1 (Thursday 7/10):
1900: Arrive at Ocracoke Campground, Site A1, and set up camp.
2000: Drive down the road 5 minutes to the public lifeguard beach (2188 Irvin Garrish Hwy) to enjoy a beach fire with smores and hot chocolate and star gazing before turning in for the night at the campground. Tent camping (or bring hammock stand for hammock camping).Day 2 (Friday, 7/11):
0600 - Sunrise beach walk or bike ride (the beach is steps away from our campsite over the dune path, and the sand is perfect for riding bikes along the water on the beach)
0730 - breakfast at the campsite,
0830 - put in kayaks at Devils Shoal Boat ramp, (right across the road from the NPS campground, no permit needed); we'll paddle the smooth, shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound around Ocracoke island, enjoying beautiful marsh-lined estuaries that provide an excellent venue for birdwatching and exploring the diverse marine life in the shallows.
1130 - lunch at the campground
1230 - Bike ride the 3 mile bike trail along NC 12, turn left on Southpoint rd (Scenic unpaved road, 1.75 miles to a beach), then head to town (stop at the ice cream shop at the end of the bike trail for ice cream), then bike ride 4 miles (Sound and Marsh bike route), then past the Ocracoke Lighthouse over to Springer's Point (we'll bring hammocks, beach blankets and water/sandwiches) and enjoy hiking the nature trails and playing in the water, and stay for a gorgeous sunset swinging in our hammocks under the big oak trees (Springer's Point has the most spectacular sunset spot on the island). Springer's Point closes at dusk, so we'll bring headlamps and bike lights and ride by the Ocracoke Lighthouse on the way back to the campground via town and the bike path. If we feel up to it, we can go on a moonlight beach walk at the campground and see the ghost crabs before turning in for the night.Day 3 (Saturday, 7/12):
0600: Sunrise kayak paddle, Pamlico Sound (Drive across the road from the campground to put in kayaks at Devils Shoals boat launch)
0830 - breakfast at the campsite
1000 - pack coolers with drinks and sandwiches for a picnic lunch on the beach - load up our 4x4 vehicles with ocean/sit on top kayaks, beach shade, boogie boards and blankets and enjoy some afternoon boogie boarding, kayak surfing and picnic on the ORV beach access.
1530 - Pick up seafood/ice in town on way back to campsite for early dinner
1700- - Sunset kayak paddle from Silver Lake public boat launch to Springer's point (about 1.5 hours paddle time round trip)
2000 - beach fire and s'mores at public lifeguard beach (2188 Irvin Garrish Hwy)Day 4 (Sunday, 7/13):
0600 - Sunrise beach walk/bike ride
0800 - breakfast,
0930 - Silver Lake to Old Sloughs paddle: put in kayaks at Silver Lake public boat launch, at the very end of Highway 12 in Ocracoke village, where there is a parking lot/ boat launch across the street from the NPS visitor center. Paddle mile 0.9: At Springers Point, the island starts to curve southwest. Just past the point is Old Slough, a marshy area that is a good place to view birds and other wildlife. Mile 1.25: Continue following the shore as it bends to the right. Along the next mile, the shoreline is more woodsy, with secluded beaches. This is a great area to get out and explore, maybe pull our kayaks up on the beach and hike the short distance to the oceanside beaches for great shelling. Then, turn around and retrace our path back to Springers Point, pull our kayaks up on the beach and play in the water/hike the nature trails and have a picnic lunch under the shade of the oaks. Then, board our kayaks and retrace our path back to the launch site at Silver Lake.1530 - Stop at the seafood store for ice and buy fresh seafood to cook for dinner.
1730 - seafood dinner at campsite
1830 - After dinner sunset hike (Pamlico Sound views) at Hammock Hills trail (0.8 miles)
1930 - Drive 5 min to Public Lifeguard beach (2188 Irvin Garrish Hwy), build a beach fire and enjoy spectacular stargazing with s'mores and hot chocolate, and watch the ghost crabs with headlamps (walk the beach in the moonlight).Day 5 (Monday 7/14):
0600 - Sunrise beach walk/bike ride,
0830 - breakfast, then pack up and leave campground by 11am to travel home.Campground is primitive, right on the beach, and has bathrooms and showers, as well as potable water. We'll have coolers and a screened in gazebo for shade/shelter over our picnic table. Bring your bike, kayak, paddleboard, bug spray, sunscreen, hats/sun shirts, hammock (and hammock stand), and camping gear. We'll split the cost for campsites/firewood/ice and seafood for group dinners. I've reserved 4 adjacent campsites ($28/night per campsite, 6 people per site) near the beach access trail and will obtain permits for beach fires and ORV access. Bikes and kayaks/paddleboards are readily available on the island for rental if you need gear.
If you need to rent gear on Ocracoke Island, please reach out to the outfitters ASAP to make a reservation for this trip:
Ride the Wind Surf Shop (contact Rachael Chestnut)
252-928-6311
RentalsOcracoke Island Vacation Gear Rentals | Beach Outfitters
TRAIL MAP:
Silver Lake Harbor to Old Slough Paddle, North Carolina - 2 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Springer’s Point Nature Preserve, North Carolina - 208 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Hammock Hills Nature Trail, North Carolina - 114 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
OBX Beach Driving - Ocracoke Island Beach driving permit
Public Services Map - Ocracoke Navigatorhttps://www.visitocracokenc.com/getting-here/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/springers-point-nature-preserve
https://www.visitocracokenc.com/how-to-love-kayaking/PARKING/CARPOOLING: Please arrive at the Ocracoke Island Campground, 4352 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960, accessible by the Hatteras vehicle ferry terminal (free) which leaves every hour from 0500 to midnight every day for a one hour ferry ride to Ocracoke Island. Also, I encourage carpooling wherever possible. If you need a ride or want a ride, look at the list of attendees and where they live (it says in their profile). Then, for those who live near you, hit the "Chat" button to ask if they want or can offer a ride. If you are a rider, please chip in towards gas (usually $5 - $20 depending on distance and # of riders). Additionally, you can post a request to give or receive a ride in the chat section of the event.
EXPECTATIONS: Download the trail map onto your phone before you arrive. Bring hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water shoes plus dry bag containing change of clothes/sleeping bag/camping gear and your own boat, paddle and life jacket, or you can rent these on the island. Know your physical limits and cardiovascular fitness. Bring proper clothing and gear for the weather. Water temperatures vary, recommend synthetic clothing! If you have any concerns or questions, don't hesitate to contact the trip leader via the chat feature or direct messaging.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By attending this event, I acknowledge that outdoor adventures in nature carry the risk of potential harm to myself up to and including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. These can be caused by slipping or falling off rocks due to loss of balance or lack of coordination; twisting ankles on rocks, brush, limbs, or ice; Acts of nature such as rock falls, inclement weather, lightning, strong wind, extreme temperatures; drownings in rivers, streams, or other bodies of water; drinking unfiltered contaminated water or becoming dehydrated; succumbing to heat exhaustion; getting bit or stung by venomous reptiles, animals, or insects; and my own or other’s negligent or risky behaviors. This list is not exhaustive nor is it inclusive of all risks. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the meetup group’s leadership as well as the designated leaders for this event.
SICKNESS (COVID/FLU/COLD): As always, if you have been exposed to a contagious illness, or are having any symptoms at all, please do not attend. There will be plenty of future events.
