Past meeting
HIKING and CAR CAMPING-HANGING ROCK and PILOT MT. ST. PARKS
Wal-Mart/New Hope Crossings Shopping Center Parking Lot
Durham, NC 27707
(6 ratings)
Meeting Description
Who
- FIT HIKERS as the hike at HANGING ROCK will be 9-10 miles with an elevation gain of 750' up to COOK'S WALL, a descent and a gain of 900' up to the observation tower on MOORE'S WALL- rated STRENUOUS. SUNDAY'S hike at PILOT MT. is MODERATELY STRENUOUS
Why
- good exercise and SPECTACULAR VIEWS in all directions from high points in both parks, ie. view of Pilot Mt. from Moore's Wall in HR and Hanging Rock from Pilot Mt.
Organized by
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"Parking lot in front of Office Max well away from the store. BUT it may be more convient to arrange your own car pools. send me emails abut your preferences"
--Henry Hall (THOG Organizer)
Details
ITINERARY: 8:00am Sat. meet at your carpool. We will use the family campsites, one tent pad that can handle 2 2person tents at $15 a pop as the group sites are already reserved, BUT they do have hot showers. 12 noon or earlier, Hike up to Cook's Wall for a late lunch perched high above the piedmont with sweeping views to the south and east. Descent and up to Moores wall Observation Tower for views all the way to the Blue Ridge to the north and west and nearby Pilot Mt. Back to camp and time permitting we will visit water falls. Sunday break camp and drive to nearby Pilot Mt. for a hike of +/- 7 miles with elevation gains of 900' and 250' for great views. OPTIONS: evening and morning meal at campsite or in nearby Danbury, Carpool locations. Dress for the weather, layers, etc. Bring sunscreen, hat , good hiking footware, binoculasr,,etc.,plenty of water, snacks-lunch for Sat. and Sun. hikes AND of course, your camping gear. note: group site has water and pit toliets. More info at www.ncsparks.net.- click on the FIND A PARK option on the left No dogs, but fit children are ok. QUESTIONS contact Henry Directions, more info sent to all who rsvp yes Friday.
Talk About This Meeting
Who Attended
It's estimated that 7 people attended.
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Henry Hall
" an interesting, humorous group who really had a good time and enjoyed hiking and being outside. Saturday was spectacular, Sunday's rain kept us from doing all we wanted to do at Pilot Mt. I really had a good time with these people. " -
Amy S
"This was my first time hiking this area and it was beautiful. We had perfect weather on Saturday and everyone was very friendly. " -
Brandon
"Everyone was extremely friendly, and I enjoyed having such a diverse group. I would certainly go on more outings with the same people!" -
anne
"great fun...great people"
Lorraine
"This was a fun one-night trip. The hike on Saturday was not for the faint of heart and I found it challenging, yet fun. Henry Hall, our organizer, kept activities on track, pointed out plants during the hikes and provided a safe and well thought out weekend. "