trips - Art Loeb Trail over Memorial Day Weekend

Trip Info

Dates: 5/23 - 5/25/09
Trip Organizer: Mocs123
Location: Pisgah National Forest

Number of Attendees: (view all)
4 yes
1 maybe

North Carolina Books
North Carolina Parks

Description

This is supposed to be a very beautiful hike, but very challenging, not only for its steep and rugged climbs, but also the lack of water on the ridge tops and unmarked sections in Shining Rock Wilderness Area. Much of this trail is above 5000 feet and includes one 6000 foot peak, the 6214 foot, Black Balsam Knob.

This itinerary is still tentative and subject to change. Things such as campsites and even the direction of the hike may vary due to input from those signed up and from new information including the availability of water on the trail.

Art Loeb Trail (30 miles)

Saturday May 23

Meet at Pura Vita Adventures 152 Hendersonville Highway Pisgah Forrest, NC 28768 NO LATER than 10:00AM for the Shuttle

Hike from Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp to Investor Gap (8.5 miles)

Sunday May 24

Hike from Investor Gap to Butter Gap (12.7 miles)

Monday (Memorial Day) May 25

Hike from the Butter Gap to the Davidson River (8.8 miles)