Colbert Ridge, Black Mountain Crest Trail, Buncombe Horse Trail

Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 4/27/2024
Signup Deadline: 4/26/2024 12:00 pm
Leader: David Kawecki
Distance: 14 miles
Difficulty: R-60, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 4,300 ft.
Description: The hike will start in the Carolina Hemlocks Campground area and climb up the Colbert Ridge trail to Deep Gap. We'll then turn left on the Black Mountain Crest trail and continue over Potato hill, Cattail Peak, Balsam Cone and down to Big Tom Gap. We'll continue down the Big Tom Gap connector trail to the Buncombe Horse trail for the long descent back to our cars. There will be a short road walk back to our cars. This is a very difficult hike with a lot of elevation gain, rocky terrain, overgrown trails and is for strong experienced hikers only. Email for meeting time and place. 14miles, 4300ft elev. (R60)