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Past meeting

Falls Lake Hike (Sections 4 & 5)

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Falls Lake Trail
Raleigh, NC 27614

5.0 (6 ratings)

Meeting Photos (10)

"our group posing under more mountain laurel"

Meeting Description

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Details

We will hike 2 sections of the Falls Lake Trail; Sections 4 and 5 which total 4.3 miles. We will park cars on both ends of the trail for carpooling back to beginning. Please note that this will be a moderate paced hike with a few stops along the way to enjoy the scenery.

Directions:
Take Six Forks Rd exit headed north (from I-440 and I-540). At 2.4 miles past I-540, CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON POSSUM TRACK RD. where Six Forks Rd will turn to the left. Continue on Possum Track Rd. for 0.6 miles, there will be a large church on your right. VEER RIGHT just past church at the fork in the road, continuing on Possum Track Rd. Continuing on Possum Track Rd. for another 1.4 miles to gravel pull-off on both sides of road just before bridge over small section of the lake. Hike will begin here, trail entrance is on left side of road. (Click on "Falls Lake Trail" shown in blue above for a map). Please allow plenty of driving time so that you get there on time, as traffic can be tedious this time of day. There are no changing rooms or bathrooms on the trail.

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Who Attended

The organizer estimated that 8 people attended.

  • peter
    "Thanks again Denise...!!!! Awsome hike."

  • CindyLou
    Verified
    "That was a beautiful section of Falls Lake! Loved the Mountain Laurels!"

  • Denise
    THOG Organizer
    "Stunning profuse display of mountain laurel. That and honeysuckle made for a sweet smelling hike. Folks were just fabulous. I had a great time hiking tonight. "

  • Jean H.
    "Fun hike!"

  • Steve
    Event leader, Verified

  • Michele T
    +1 guest