Monday Night Power Walks

Join us for the Monday Night Power Walks! Our objective is a good cardiovascular workout. We will walk 7 miles on the city greenway maintaining at least a 4.5 mph pace. If you are working up to this pace, we will catch you on the way back since it is an out and back. Please call or email for time and location. Hope to see you there!

Every Wednesday Night Walk and Dinner

The Wednesday walkers will meet every Wednesday evening in the parking lot of the Piedmont Environmental Center at 6:30 pm for a brisk walk before dinner. Rain or shine, the group will go to dinner after the walk.

July 3 Hanging Rock State Park

Saturday

Join Nicole for a 9-mile hike, approximately, at Hanging Rock State Park. We will hike part of the Wolf Rock Loop, continue on to Cook's Wall, and connect with the loop going up to Moore’s Knob, which we will hike from West to East. The hike will be mostly moderate, with a bit more uphill on the Moore's Wall Loop. We will meet at Shoney's at 9:00 am. Call Nicole and let her know you're coming. [9 miles, R28]

July 4 Mt Shepherd

Sunday Asheboro

I have a “close to home” and “short and easy” outing for the 4^th of July. We’ll walk the Loop Trail around Mt Shepherd (2.8 miles) and then head up the mountain (2.0 mi round trip) and access the observation tower on top. At 1156’ Mt Shepherd is the highest point in Randolph County. You’ll want to skip this part if you fear heights since the tower is 120’, well above the surrounding trees. Clear day views extend to Hanging Rock, Mt Pilot and all of the Triad cities. Mt Shepherd Retreat is privately owned and located 6 miles west of Asheboro, off Rte 64. We’ll start and end the hike at the main lodge with access to restrooms and water. Meet at the Mt Shepherd Lodge at 1:45 pm or contact me and we’ll try to arrange a carpool from Winston-Salem and Greensboro. [4.8 miles R18]

July 5 Monday Night Power Walk

July 7 Wednesday Night Walk and Dinner

July 10 Grandfather Mountain, Scout Trail

Saturday

The first half of this hike will be a 3.7 mile, 2100-foot ascent of the northeastern end of the Grandfather Mountain ridge from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Calloway Peak by way of the Daniel Boone Scout Trail, which has two magnificent overlooks - one to the north and one to the south. Lunch will be on 5964-foot Calloway Peak, with superb views in many directions. The return route will be partly the same but will also include overlooks along the Cragway Trail and the Nuwati Trail. Several ladders on the route must be negotiated, but they are not in locations which create a vertigo problem. Shade and the high altitude will reduce the impact of the July heat. The difficulty of the trail surface in sections makes comfortable hiking boots advisable. Bring water, lunch, and rain gear. [7.5 miles, 2200 feet, R32]

July 10 Reedy Fork & Laurel Bluff

Saturday Greensboro Watershed trails

This hike will take us along either side of Reedy Fork Creek and the upper end of Lake Townsend between Lake Brandt Road and Church Street. Usually offered as a Sunday hike, today you have the chance to get in a good workout at a moderate pace, close to home, and still make those Saturday evening plans. Trailhead parking is on the right side of Lake Brandt Road just past the marina and dam. Meet at 9:00 am. Lunch afterward at New York Deli, a club favorite, is an option for those interested. Please call or email if you have questions. [7.5 miles, R9]

July 10 Black Dog Wine & Blues Festival

Saturday Chateau Morrisette, VA

Bring your lawn chair, shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen and be ready for a day of fun and music! The festival will include artists, crafters, and food vendors, as well as 2 blues bands. You are NOT allowed to bring in food or drinks. We will leave from Shoney's at 8:00 am, the concert is from 11 am- 5 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate, $15 for designated drivers. BUY YOUR OWN TICKETS ONLINE OR BY PHONE. Check the Chateau Morrisette website for ticket info and more details. The winery offers daily tours and tastings. Please contact me if you wish to go, and let me know if you can be a designated driver. (540) 593-2865) info@chateaumorrisette.com

July 11 Lake Brandt Beginner’s Paddle

Sunday Lake Brandt Marina

For those of you who have promised to finally get in a kayak this year, this is your chance! We’ll paddle from the Lake Brandt Marina to the Weaver Bridge, and possibly to Horsepen Creek, and return to the Marina after about 2 hours on the water. The marina has 12 rental kayaks which cost $10 including the launch fee. There are also 5 tandem kayaks which cost $15. For those with your own kayaks, the launch fee is $4. You should wear clothing and shoes that can get wet, plus sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Gloves are also a good idea to prevent paddle blisters. Bring a water bottle and snack. I will have extra drybags if needed, or ziplocs should be fine. Meet at the marina on Lake Brandt Road at 9:00 am. An early lunch afterward is an option, and we should have plenty of time to clean up and make it to the ice cream social in the afternoon.

July 11 Ice Cream Social and Meeting

Sunday Gibson Park, High Point

Now hear this!!! Can't make a Monday night meeting? Summertime heat giving you the ho humms? Have we got a deal and a bribe for you! The July monthly meeting has been moved to Sunday afternoon at 2 pm, Gibson Park, off of Wendover Avenue, Shelter Number 1. Due to popular demand, we will be serving ICE CREAM!!! (Along with cones, fixings for sundaes, toppings, and bottomings) Ice Cream will be served at 2 pm until all is gone. Do not be late. The program will be on the 1000-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST), which stretches from Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains to Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks. Kate Dixon, Executive Director of Friends of MST, will enlighten us on hiking the trail (18 people have completed it) and give us a progress report on building new sections of the trail in the Triad and statewide. RSVP's appreciated, but not a requirement (Helps us know how much ice cream and stuff to buy).

July 12 No Monday Night Power Walk

July 14 Wednesday Night Walk and Dinner

July 16 Dinner Outing – Harpers Restaurant

Friday 601 Friendly Center Rd, Greensboro

Let's meet for dinner at Harper's in the Old Friendly Center area at 6:00 pm. Please email or call me by Wednesday, July 14 so that I can give them the exact count.

July 17 Mount Rogers and Grayson Highlands

Saturday Mount Rogers NRA

Most of this hike is on the AT and is over 5,000 feet in elevation. This hike starts at Massie Gap in Grayson Highlands State Park. There is a $3 per vehicle charge to enter the park. The trail follows the open mountain bald of Wilburn Ridge to the heavily wooded summit of Mount Rogers, at 5,729 feet, the highest point in Virginia. There are many semi-wild ponies in the open meadows along the trail. And the meadow views are wonderful. I’m expecting a hot day and will encourage a slow pace. Since much of this route is in open meadow, I will have an area alternate hike planned in the event an electrical storm is likely. Please meet at Shoney’s 7:00 am, Jonestown exit McDonalds at 7:30 am. Drive is 85 miles from W-S [8 miles, 1700 ft, R25]

July 17 Rocky Knob Trail

Saturday Virginia

Let’s drive into Virginia today and hike the Rocky Knob Trail. This hike parallels the Blue Ridge Parkway and there are great views of the surrounding mountains. The hiking pace will be moderate for this hike and there are restrooms near the picnic tables we will use for lunch. Please meet at Shoney's at I-40 and 68 at 7:30 am. [R19, 8 miles, 1100 feet]

July 18 Lake Brandt

Sunday Greensboro Watershed Trails

Let’s hike the Nat Greene Trail and Palmetto Trail today. These are pretty trails with views of Lake Brandt. Please meet in the Lake Brandt Marina lower parking lot near the trail head (on the left as you enter the marina parking lot) at 2:00 pm.There is no need to contact Hubert to go on this 8.5 mile hike. [R14, 8.5 miles, 420 ft]

July 18 Foster Falls to Fries Junction Bike Ride

Sunday New River Trail State Park

This will be a 32-mile, out-and-back ride at Virginia’s New River Trail State Park - one of the southeast’s best rails-to-trails conversions. The relatively flat and car-traffic-free ride begins at Foster Falls, a village that dates from the mid-1800s. Our trip will take us through the 135-foot New River train tunnel and over the 670-foot Ivanhoe Trestle, which is a great place to stop for water and enjoy the panorama of the river valley. Shortly after passing two dams built in 1913 for the Appalachian Power Company, we will arrive at our turnaround point and shady lunch spot where the Chestnut Creek spur of the trail from Galax meets the main trail from Fries. There is a nominal parking fee at Foster Falls. The trail requires durable tires. While on our bicycles, riders will maintain approximately a 10 mph pace.

July 19 Monday Night Power Walk

July 21 Wednesday Night Walk and Dinner

July 24 Rock Castle Gorge

Saturday Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia

The most visited site in the US National Park System is the Blue Ridge Parkway (you can look it up). After the first couple of miles, which include a rather steep uphill section, we will hike scenic open meadows along the Blue Ridge Parkway and have lunch at the "old Appalachian Trail shelter" (Room with a Billion dollar view) before descending back into the gorge, lined with gigantic boulders. The loop hike ends with several miles along a rushing stream. Please contact me if you are joining us. A caravan will depart from Shoney’s at 8 am and meet any others at Hardee’s in Stuart, VA at 9 am. [11 miles, 3000 feet, R41]

July 24 Moses Cone Memorial Park

Saturday Near Blowing Rock

We'll park up by the Moses Cone Manor House, cross under the Blue Ridge Parkway and head up Rich Mountain via Trout Lake. Most of the hike is on wide carriage trails. The hike has a steady gradual ascent but as first part descends, the last mile of the hike is uphill. There is a loop around Rich Mountain but we'll descend on the same trail. Call or email for meeting times and places. [10 miles, R20]

July 25 Pilot Mountain

Sunday Pilot Mountain State Park

The hike will be nine miles at Pilot Mountain. We will start at the Ranger Station at the entrance to the park and follow the Grassy Ridge Trail to Pinnacle Hotel Road. Here we pick up Mountain Trail, which leads up the base of the mountain to Ledge Spring Trail. This hike is not for beginners. From Ledge Spring we will continue on to the Jomeokee Trail around the knob. We finish the hike, after a brief stop at the top of the mountain, down the Grindstone Trail back to the Ranger Station where we started. We will meet at Shoney's at Hwy 68 and I-40 at 9:00 am or at the Ranger Station/Parking Lot at 9:45. No need to call but do if you have questions. [Approx 9 miles, R25]

July 25 Lake Townsend Trail

Sunday Greensboro Watershed trails

Let’s meet at 1:30 pm for an easy, scenic hike along the wooded edge of Lake Townsend. From Battleground Ave or Lawndale, proceed east on Pisgah Church, continue east on Lee’s Chapel, left at Brightwood School, turn left at the T at Rudd Station Road, cross over the RR tracks, and keep straight on South Shore for about 1/3 of a mile. Park in the gravel parking lot on your left. Allow about twenty minutes for drive time from Battleground. No need to call. [8 mi, R8]

July 25 Brunch & Historical Tour/Walk

Sunday Hillsborough, NC

Meet at parking lot in front of Harper's Restaurant in Greensboro's Friendly Shopping Center at 11:00 am. Our group will carpool an hour to Hillsborough, for a healthy a la carte brunch at Weaver Street Market/Grocery. After brunch, we will drive to the nearby grounds of Ayrmount, a meticulously-restored 1815 Federalist home on about 250 acres. Next will be a leisurely stroll of the Poet's Walk about a mile along the bucolic Eno River. At 2 pm the group will take the guided tour of Ayrmount ($10 per person). Depart for Greensboro about 3:30. If you plan to attend, please contact Jon no later than July 22 so he can provide a head count for the tour.

July 26 Monday Night Power Walk

July 28 Wednesday Night Walk and Dinner

July 31 Doughton Park Loop

Saturday Blue Ridge Parkway

We are well into summer now and I know everyone has gotten into great shape from all the hiking they have been doing. Let’s hike the rhododendron and laurel lined trails, and the open mountain top meadows of Doughton Park. On this hike we will go up Flat Rock trail to get a good cardiovascular workout and continue on along Bluff Mountain for some great views along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Then we will go down Cedar Ridge from Brinegar Cabin back to the parking area to complete a loop of nearly 17 miles and an elevation gain of around 3,000 feet. For those that would like to stop for dinner and a cold drink afterwards, we can decide on a mutually acceptable place. Please don’t forget to bring plenty of water and rain gear. Although we are planning for a nice summer day with cooler than normal temperatures, the higher powers do not always read our hike schedules. Greensboro area folks will meet at Shoney’s at 7:30 am. Winston Salem folks will be at the Jonestown Exit McDonald off 421 at 8:00 am. Please call or email and let me know if you are coming. [17 miles, 3200 ft, R49]

July 31 Indian Creek Trail

Saturday Hanging Rock State Park

On a hot summer day, let's hike beside a cool sheltered stream. Beginning at the Dan River trailhead, we will walk alongside beautiful Indian Creek with a few easy stream crossings. The stream is usually low, but it has been known to swell after a big rain, so bring your poles if you use them. On the way up we will take time to explore both Window Falls and Hidden Falls. After enjoying the falls, those that choose will continue on to Hanging Rock. For those going up to Hanging Rock, this becomes an R27. This is a moderate paced hike. Please call or email to let me know you are coming, or if you have questions. Meet at Shoney’s at 8 am or 9 am in the parking area by the river at the end of Flinchum Road. [8.5 mi,1000 ft, R19]or [11 mi,1500 ft, R27]

August 1 Piedmont Watershed Trail

Sunday Lake Brandt Road

Lets meet at 1:30 pm and hike the Piedmont watershed trail out and back for a total of 6 easy miles. Proceed north on Lake Brandt Road past the Marina on the left, cross over the bridge at the dam, and park in the gravel parking lot on the left. [6 mi, R7].

August 1 Road bike ride, 27/38 miles

Sunday Guilford & Rockingham Counties

Come join us for a morning road ride on some of the best roads for cycling in the area - rural Guilford and Rockingham counties. The main route will cover 24 to 27 miles with an option to extend the ride up to 38 miles, depending upon the heat index and how the group feels. We will depart from the shops located at the intersection of Hwy 150 and Lake Brandt Road between 8:30 am and 9:30 am. The departure, "ready to roll", time will be set the week of the ride. Riders can expect a moderate paced ride,15-17mph, and terrain. We will regroup as needed and no one gets dropped. To participate, you need to have some group experience, one of those bikes with skinny tires, and a helmet. Please bring two water bottles and stash some cash in your bike bag for a store stop in the event of a longer ride. After the ride, for those interested, we will convene for lunch at one of the fine eateries located at the start point. For departure time, parking specifics, questions, and to signup, please send me an email.

August 2 No Monday Night Power Walk

August 4 Wednesday Night Walk and Dinner

August 7 Heartbreak Ridge & Pinnacle trails

Saturday Pisgah National Forest

This hike near Old Fort will take us up Heartbreak Ridge, with beautiful views of the valley beyond Montreat, and along a short portion of the old Toll Road toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just before reaching the parkway, we will cut off the Toll Road trail and ascend Blue Ridge Pinnacle for 360-degree views including Mount Mitchell and other peaks of the Black Mountains, the Craggy Gardens area, and even Table Rock above Linville Gorge. The climb to the base of Pinnacle is long but gentle, while the ascent of Pinnacle is steep but short. Dinner is usually at Yianni’s in Morganton. [14 miles, 4000 feet, R54]

August 7 Boone Fork/Price Lake Trails

Saturday Julian Price Memorial Park

This park near Blowing Rock offers a hike with three trails and options for all. Those wanting the biggest challenge can start with the 2.5 miles Green Knob Trail. The other option for those who want a bit less distance and elevation is the 2.7 mile trail around picturesque Price Lake. The middle portion of this hike will be on the shady 5-mile Boone Fork Trail, a major section of which is next to the beautiful and refreshing Boone Fork Creek, which includes the descent of one short ladder. Hikers who started with Green Knob and interested in a longer distance can then hike around Price Lake, while those who started there enjoy a refreshing cold beverage. :-) Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks as our perfect lunch spot has us eating later than usual. An early dinner in Blowing Rock is a possibility for those interested. Greensboro hikers meet at Shoney’s at 7:30 am, Winston hikers meet at McDonald’s on Jonestown at 8:00 am. Call or e-mail Shari with any questions. [12 miles maximum includes hiking between sections, +/- 1600 feet, R28 maximum]

August 8 Tanawha Trail

Sunday Grandfather Mountain

Let's do a hot weather Goldie Locks hike, not too long, not too short, it's just right. We'll hike the most scenic section of the Tanawha Trail, starting at Beacon Heights parking area BRP mile-post 305.5 to Boone Scout Trail parking area (8.5 miles). The trail parallels the BRP its entire distance, ascending to some nice vistas and descending as it makes it way through the unique ecological area around Grandfather Mountain and the Linn Cove Viaduct through massive fields and over the 200 foot Rough Ridge boardwalk. We’ll arrange a car shuttle. Restrooms at the Linn Cove Viaduct visitors’ center 1.5 miles into the hike. Remember to bring the essentials: raingear, lunch, snacks, water, in Greensboro at 8:00 am, McDonalds in Winston-Salem at 8:30. Dinner at Amalfi's in North Wilkesboro on the way home. Call or e-mail me so I know who to expect. Important reminder: dogs are prohibited on one of the environmentally sensitive areas of the trail, if you bring yours, be prepared for the consequences. Park personnel have been keen to enforce this on previous hikes. [8.5 miles, 2000 feet +LOTS OF BOULDER TERRAIN, R30]

August 9 No Monday Night Power Walk

August 11 Wednesday Night Walk and Dinner

August 13 Dinner Outing – OSO Tavern

Friday 3800 Tinsley Drive, High Point

Please join me at my newest favorite hang out, OSO Tavern" Eclectic Dining in High Point” (Formerly Aquaria). The "adult beverage" list is really good and all entrees and appetizers are very creative and reasonable. Salads, pasta, entrees, veggies - something for everyone! Please let me know if you will be coming so I can reserve a table appropriate for the group. I look forward to hearing from you!

August 14 Dragons Tooth

Saturday Salem, VA

This hike goes along the AT in Virginia for a little over 10 miles. It has some strenuous spots but rewards those who go up to the top with some fantastic views. Bring plenty of water and rain gear. Call or email for meeting information. [10.4 miles, + 2200 ft, -2400 ft, R32]

August 14 MST & Brinegar Cabin

Saturday Blue Ridge Parkway

Today we will hike south along the Mountain To Sea Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway to Brinegar Cabin. We will enjoy “Brinegar Cabin Day” have lunch and continue hiking south on the Bluff Mountain Trail. We will stop at the coffee shop for cobbler and ice cream before we hike the last ¼ mile to our cars. There are some great views on this wonderful summer hike. Please meet at Shoney’s I-40 and NC68 and be ready to leave at 8 am. The Winston area hikers well meet behind McDonalds at the Jonestown exit at 8:30. There is no need to contact Hubert to go on this 7.5 mile hike. [R24, +1300 feet -850 feet]

August 15 Lake Higgins

Sunday Greensboro Watershed Trails

Let’s go for a 7-mile hike with lots of views of Lake Higgins today. Please bring water and a snack. Meet in the Lake Higgins trail parking lot (approximately 150 feet from the marina entrance outside the marina fence) at 2:00 pm. The marina address is 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, marina phone # is 336-643-4295. No need to call to go on this hike. [7 miles, +-250 feet, R10]

August 15 Galax to Fries Junction Bike Ride

Sunday New River Trail State Park

For anyone looking for a shorter version of the New River Trail rides, this one is for you. We’ll go from Galax to the Fries Junction, which includes the highlights of the Chestnut Creek Tunnel and the Fries Junction Trestle plus the waterfall on Chestnut Creek. This shorter ride is 22 – 25 miles, although some may choose to go to Fries for a longer ride, and has less elevation change than other parts of the New River Trail. Plan to bring lunch for the stop at Fries Junction, although we might have a light snack and return to Galax and eat lunch there. The ride will require a mountain or hybrid bike. There is a small parking fee in Galax. We will meet at Shoney's at 8:00 am and in the Subway parking lot behind Hardee’s off of highway 52 at exit 118 at 8:45.

August 16 No Monday Night Power Walk

Aug 18 Wednesday Night Walk and Dinner

August 21 Lost Cove hike & swimming

Saturday Wilson Creek headwaters

Today we will do the fourth annual hike that has been a big hit the past three summers. It is a beautiful summer hike with a lot of crossings of Gragg Prong Creek. This area is in the head waters of Wilson Creek; however we enter the area off the Blue Ridge Parkway. After six or seven miles and a couple of crossings along Gragg Prong Creek, we will stop to enjoy one of the best natural swimming holes in the mountains of North Carolina. We will enjoy at least one and a half hours at this wonderful summer spot. After another mile we will stop to enjoy yet another wonderful swimming hole. Please bring clothes for swimming! We will depart Shoney’s at 7:00 am and pick up the Winston Group at 7:30 am at El Jinete/Eastern Pearl. There will be dinner afterwards in Morganton at Yianni’s. Please call or e-mail if you are going on this hike. [8 miles, +/- 1800 feet, R26]

August 21 South Mountains State Park

Saturday South of Morganton

This hike will take us by all the normal highlights of South Mountains State Park, but in a slightly different route. The plan is to hike first to High Shoals Falls, an 80 foot waterfall, and continue on the Upper Falls Trail. We’ll then take the Shinny Trail to connect to the Possum Trail and hike the normal route in reverse, finishing with the Chestnut Knob and Jacobs Fork overlooks near the end. Meet at Shoney’s in Greensboro at 7:30 am or at El Jinete, I-40 exit 184, in Winston-Salem at 8:00. The hike has not been scouted but is estimated at 12 to 13 miles and 2400 to 2700 feet in elevation gain. [12-13 miles, R36-R40]

August 22 New Member Orientation/Hike

Sunday Lake Higgins Marina, Greensboro

Recent or new members meet at 1:30 pm at the small conference room at Lake Higgins marina on Hamburg Mill Road in Greensboro. Nicole and Jon will welcome members, discuss PHOC and its opportunities, gear, conditioning, and the hike rating system, and answer any questions. At 2:15 we will do about a four-mile easy walk, joined by any other interested members. Bring water and a snack. We should be done around 4:00. Hope to see you. Contact Nicole or Jon with any questions.

August 22 Greenway Hike and Music

Sunday Bur-Mil Park

Here’s something a little different that the club hasn’t offered in a while now. Come out to Bur-Mil Park for a relaxed Sunday afternoon stroll and enjoy music afterward. We will head down the Greenway, do a loop on the Palmetto and the Nat Greene Trails and return via the Greenway. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and stay afterward for Greensboro’s free outdoor summer concert series, Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park (MUSEP). Rough Cut, a band playing mix of bluegrass and pop covers, begins at 5:30 pm and Bruce Piephoff, a folk/blues singer, songwriter, and poet follows at 6:45 pm. Please call or email if you have questions. Meet at the end of the drive near the Wildlife Center at 3:00 pm. [5.3 miles, R6]

August 22 Kayak Water Polo Games

Sunday 4 pm Joel’s & Andy’s Residence & Pond

Join us for a wet and wild water polo tournament. Bring your kayak or one can be provided. Participants will be assigned to teams at the playing pond. Expert and beginner kayakers and spectators welcome. Bring your chair, blanket, drink and a covered dish to share as we picnic on the sideline cheering and laughing.

August 23 Monday Night Power Walk

Aug 25 Wednesday Night Walk and Dinner

Aug 28 Shining Creek / ALT / Greasy Cove

Saturday Shining Rock Wilderness

This is a different loop in the Shining Rock Wilderness. We’ll start off NC276 and head up the Shining Creek Trail to Shining Rock Gap. We may hike a little bit up for lunch on the giant quartz boulders below the summit of Shining Rock itself. After lunch we’ll head south on the Art Loeb Trail to Ivestor Gap and the largest wild blueberry patch I’ve ever seen. We’ll have our fill and head downhill along a stream back to the car. This is a long drive, I plan to spend time picking and eating blueberries and enjoying the scenery, so I plan on an early start and late return. Call for more information or meeting time & place. This hike is limited to 10 participants because of wilderness regulations. [~12.5 miles, +/- 3000 ft, R45]

August 28 Hanging Rock & Cooks Wall

Saturday Hanging Rock State Park

Today’s hike will be on the southern ridge line of one of the state’s most popular parks and one close to home. Beginning at the Visitor’s Center, we will first hike up to Hanging Rock with views both to the north and south. The hike along this southern ridge line provides views from Wolf Rock and House Rock of the landscape back toward Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Finally, passing Cook’s Wall, Devil’s Chimney will offer views to the south and of points westward, including Sauratown Mtn and Pilot Mtn. This moderate hike will be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and provide ample stops to take in all the views. Please call or email to let me know you are coming, or if you have questions. Meet at Shoney’s at 8:00 am or 9:00 am at the Visitor’s Center. [8.1miles, +/- 1250 feet; R21]

August 29 Southern Style Luau

Sunday, 2:00 Bur-Mil Park, Shelter #2

Join us at 2:00 pm at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro at 5834 Bur-Mil Park Club Road off of Owls Roost Road. We will be at shelter #2 just past the Aquatic Center on the left. Wear your wildest Luau outfit and participate in several Luau events-costume contest, hula dancing, limbo dancing and taking a hula hoop for a spin. The club will provide BBQ style food, soda, tea, and tropical punch. Bring your favorite Luau dessert or fruit to share with a serving utensil. Feel free to bring your favorite camp chair and adult beverage. Come on out for the Southern Style Luau that begins at 2:00 pm Sunday with the Luau feast. No need to RSVP for this event.

August 30 Monday Night Power Walk