MST Summer Meadow Hike

Gear up this August to prepare to celebrate the September birthday of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. This guided naturalist hike will explore late summer meadow wildflowers, butterflies, and birds near Elkin in Surry County. Led by local naturalist and native plant geek Bill Griffin.
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Date: Saturday August 29
Time: 8:30 AM -- 11:00 AM
Location: Meet at Isaac's Trail Head on Carter Mill Road near Elkin
Difficulty: easy level grade with many stops and starts to identify flora & fauna; 2 miles out & back
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Suggestions: long pants, tick/insect repellant, water; binoculars if desired
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Bonus: for those who have extra time, continue on to Grassy Creek Winery and the Forest Bathing trail, or explore a NEW SECTION of trail eastbound from Isaac's Trail Head to Adagio Winery.
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ALSO NOTE: Parking is limited at Isaac’s Trail Head. Car pool if you can!
We will REPEAT this hike on September 12 as well. Happy Birthday MST!