Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 6/6/2026 9:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 6/4/2026 5:00 pm
Leader: Tim Johnson
Distance: 10 miles
Difficulty: R-50, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 4000 ft.
Description: This hike offers two of the most strenuous hikes the North Carolina Mountains have to offer. But your effort will be rewarded with some of the most spectacular views. One hike will start at the Colbert Ridge Trailhead and the other at the Woody Ridge Trailhead. Each hike will ascend approximately 3,000 ft. (Colbert: 3.9 miles, Woody Ridge: 2.7 miles) to the Black Mountain Crest Trail. From there, the Colbert Ridge group will take the BMCT north to Woody Ridge to make their descent while the Woody Ridge group will head southbound on the BMCT and take the Colbert Ridge Trail back. One or two cars will be used for a key exchange so that the group that started at the Colbert Ridge Trailhead can drive back from the Woody Ridge Trailhead. Due to steepness and difficulty of the terrain, dogs are not allowed on this hike, and it is open to experienced hikers only. 10 miles, 4,000 ft. elevation [R50]
Max Participants: 15
