Blowing Rock-10 Mile Mountain to Sea Trail

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We will be hiking on the Mountain to Sea Trail, a 1,175 mile trail that crosses the great State of North Carolina from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the Outer Banks. We will start just north of downtown Blowing Rock and take the MST trail east.

We will be doing a difficult +- 10 mile out and back hike with +- 1,600 foot elevation gain. After climbing out of Blowing Rock through forest and meadows, we will have excellent views. We will also hike inside of farm fields and may encounter some cows. A very small portion of this hike involves road walking. We always face traffic when walking.

Afterwards, we will have stunning views while relaxing and having drinks at The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge, www.GideonRidge.com from 3:30-5. Around 5 PM we will move over to Blowing Rock Ale House & Inn (Blowing Rock Brewery) for dinner.

Highly recommend car pooling from the meeting spot to Gideon Ridge and the Blowing Rock Brewery.

Pack plenty of food and water. Some of this hike there is no shade so wear sunscreen and pack a hat.

It can get windy and cooler along the ridge of the mountain. Wear layers and be prepared for possible minor cold on this hike.

May have room in my car for a few people that want to car pool from Statesville.

We will start this hike promptly at 10 AM!

Gideon Ridge:
202 Gideon Ridge Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Blowing Rock Ale House & Inn (Blowing Rock Brewery)
Address: 152 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

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