Worship in the Wild

Lover's Leap to Pump Gap Loop (Weaverville Walmart @9am)
Meeting Point: In front of Big Pillow Brewing
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Hot Springs
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RKb1TucsspNRE7jS8
Parking Address: 25 Northridge Commons Pkwy, Weaverville, NC 28787
Parking Notes: We'll meet at Weaverville Walmart (corner closest to Lowe’s) no later than 9am and carpool to Hot Springs. Optionally, you can meet us in Hot Springs around 9:40. There's a parking lot next to and parking spaces in front of Big Pillow Brewing and a bunch of other restaurants. We'll meet in front of Big Pillow.
If you're going to meet in Hot Springs, please leave a comment so we're not waiting at Walmart.
If you want to go directly to Hot Springs, the URL and address are:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZE6d7LouMZNzF1oX8
25 Andrews Ave N, Hot Springs, NC 28743
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 35
Total Length: 5.1
Elevation Gain: 1165
Trail Type: Lollipop
Difficulty Level: Moderate
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/lover-s-leap-to-pump-gap-loop-21fad61?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: None
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
We'll hike from Hot Springs north on the AT up to Lover's Leap and then on to Pump Gap, then take Pump Gap Loop back around to Hot Springs. We'll park near and meet in front of a number of restaurants, so we can grab lunch when we get back.
Legal Disclaimer
This Worship in the Wild event involves hiking, which may be physically taxing and involve some risks to participants and their property. Neither the event host nor Worship in the Wild can assure participants' safety or eliminate all risks. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and they affirm that they have the necessary skills, physical conditioning, and equipment to safely participate in the event. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.