Day Hike L & M — Falls Lake (Medium–Long)

Hikers, Despite the forecast, it looks like this week's hike is a GO! We will meet up on NC 98 unless you see a cancellation which is unlikely as the snow forecast is for Saturday afternoon. It will be cold, so load up on your layers, and let's hike! If you do not hear from myself, Glenn, Amy, Becky, or other regulars the HIKE IS ON!

PARKING IS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON NC-98.

NC-98 Rolling View → Little Lick Recreation Area
ALL TIMES MST

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### Meetup & Start

Meeting Location:
Rolling View Recreation Area
NC-98 access, Wake Forest, NC

• Meet: 7:45 AM MST
• Hike starts promptly: 8:00 AM MST
• Day: This Saturday

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### Route Overview

This is a point-to-point day hike along the Falls Lake section of the
Mountains-to-Sea Trail

We’ll begin at Rolling View (NC-98 access) and follow wooded shoreline trails north toward Little Lick Recreation Area, our final destination.
Expect quiet forest paths, lake views, rolling terrain, and a steady, conversational hiking pace.

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### Distance & Difficulty

• Total Distance: ~8–9 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate (natural trail, roots, mild elevation changes)
• Terrain: Dirt trail, occasional uneven footing, possible mud after rain

This is a solid day hike — comfortable for experienced walkers and hikers who are good with distance.

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### Estimated Timeline (MST)

• Start: 8:00 AM

(Timing depends on pace, breaks, and trail conditions.)

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### What to Bring

• Water (minimum 2 liters recommended)
• Snacks and/or light lunch
• Comfortable hiking shoes or trail runners
• Weather-appropriate layers
• Optional: trekking poles, hat, sunscreen

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### Important Notes

• This is a point-to-point hike (transportation logistics should be planned in advance)
• We’ll maintain a steady pace with short regrouping stops
• This is a day hike — no scrambling or technical terrain
• Please arrive on time so we can start together

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### Who This Hike Is For

• Adults comfortable with longer day hikes
• People who enjoy a relaxed but purposeful pace
• Anyone looking to get a few good hours on trail without rushing

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