Past meeting
Hiking/Camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Meeting Description
Who
- Anyone wanting to get some camping and hiking in the mountains while the weather is still cool
Why
- Because it is fun silly!!
Organized by
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"We will meet at a agreed upon location, I drive a beige Ford Ranger with a magnet that says "Reel Properties" on both doors."
--Brice (Organizer)
Details
I have decided to try out the Wilson Creek area. The campground that we will be going to is Mortimer Campground. Here is a link to where we will be staying
This campsite is located within the Grandfather Mountain Ranger District. There are plenty of hiking trails with waterfalls in the area, so don't forget your cameras. The campsite has 23 sites and cost $10/night. There are showers (not sure if it has warm water though) and toilets. One of the hikes I was thinking about doing is just down the parkway at MP 308 and is suppose to have an really neat waterfall. The hiking is moderate with difficulty but does have some creek crossings that may require wading (there are plenty of hikes in the area though, so if people do not want to do this then there are plenty of options). This will be dog and kid friendly. I am planning on taking a half day on Friday to try to be at the campsite and set up by 6 or 7. Saturday we can spend the day hiking and socializing. Sunday Morning we can head home. We will be organizing who brings what and can have a big cookout Saturday night. I will be bringing my dog, this is going to be car camping.
I hope to have a good turn-out with this.... The weather is perfect for camping and this is some of the most beautiful country that NC has to offer!!
Hope to see ya out there! 
Amy Yardis
