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Fall Scenic Hike
October 16, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Free
Join MountainTrue Ecologist & Public Lands Director Bob Gale for a Fall Scenery Hike to remember! We’ll be doing a light trek on the Pilot Cove Loop up to a rock face with a beautiful vista of the Pisgah National Forest and some bright fall foliage. If we’re really lucky, we’ll get to see some migrating monarch butterflies surfing the warm thermal wind over the outcrop. Monarch populations have suffered in recent years, so keep your fingers crossed. Bob will discuss the challenges to their incredible migrating journey, and will also interpret the flora and fauna along the way.
This is a 3-3/4 mile round-trip loop, which begins along a creek, goes through old growth and other forest communities, and offers distant views. Bob will discuss forestry practices, and a walk through beaver-altered habitat.
Hiking (and resting time): approximately 4 hours. Involves an initial short of somewhat steep climb and a couple of other short uphill climbs along a ridge before descending for the second half of the trip.
Location: Meet at Earthfare in the Westgate Shopping Center, 66 Westgate Pkwy, Asheville at 8:45am (we will depart at 9am)
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 14th, 2016 at noon!
What to Bring:
-Hiking boots, lunch/snacks, water bottle (make sure to bring lots of water!), sturdy clothing to hike in (no flip-flops!), camera, sunscreen, medications for any allergies, etc.
*Be prepared for rainy or cold weather – raincoat, warm jacket/layers as needed*
