This hike is contingent on good weather.
Park at Craven Gap, this is an in & out hike. – 8.8 miles, 1345′ elevation gain
We will begin hiking at 10:00am, so please give yourself time to get there on time.
We will move at a moderate pace – 2.2 – 2.5 miles an hour or around 24-27 minutes per mile. There are a few vistas so we can stop momentarily to take in views, or snap photos. We’ll also stop for a snack at the lodge ruins.
This will be a “No Political” hike. Please keep your Red/Blue views at home and enjoy the views that the trail offers.
• Wear closed-toed footwear appropriate for hiking. The trail will consist of dirt, rocks, roots, and mud.
• Trekking poles are recommended.
• Well behaved leashed dogs are welcome.
Feel free to post questions not covered in this description in the comments section.
Cell phone service is pretty good along the Blue Ridge Parkway.