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Mt. Rogers area backpacking

Start
10/02/2023
End
10/06/2023
Location
Mt Rogers area, VA

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Type of Outing: Backpack
When: MON 10/2/2023
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Vance Barron Jr
Distance: 50 miles
Difficulty: R-40, Strenuous
Description: This is a five-day, four-night, fifty-mile loop hike on the old Appalachian Trail (now called the Iron Mountain Trail) and the new Appalachian Trail. We will begin and end at the Straight Branch parking area on U.S. Highway 58 near Damascus, VA. From there we will hike to the Iron Mountain Trail, follow it to the AT, loop through Grayson Highlands and Mount Rogers, cross Whitetop Mountain, and follow the AT as it parallels the Whitetop Laurel Branch back to Straight Branch parking area. E-mail or call Vance Barron for a detailed itinerary with daily mileages and campsites. A bearproof food canister will be necessary. Be prepared for variable weather. R40.
Required Gear: Bear Cannister

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Thursday Night Walk

When
10/05/2023
6:30 PM
Location
Friendly Center

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Type of Outing: Walk
When: THU 10/5/2023 6:30 PM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Carol Parks
Difficulty: R-, Easy
Description: Thursday Night Walkers will meet every Thursday evening in the parking lot between Qdoba Mexican Grill and Chuck E Cheese at Friendly Shopping Center at 6:30 pm for a moderate walk. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. The group will be going to dinner after the walk. If there is bad weather, the walk will be cancelled but we will still go to dinner. Call Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 if you have questions or email: mchamleync@gmail.com.

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Virginia Creeper Trail

When
10/07/2023
Location
Damascus, VA

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Type of Outing: Bike
When: SAT 10/7/2023
Signup Deadline: 10/5/2023 12:00 pm
Leader: Vance Barron Jr
Distance: 34 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft.
Description: We will travel to Damascus, Virginia, to ride bicycles up and down the Virginia Creeper Trail to Whitetop Station, Virginia. Thin road-bike tires will not be adequate—only hybrid or mountain-bike tires. The distance is about 17 miles each way. This is said to be the most beautiful rail trail in the country. The ride up to Whitetop Station (about 2,000 feet elevation gain) will be slower than the easy ride back downhill to Damascus. E-mail Vance Barron no later than Thursday night before the trip if you plan to go.
Required Gear: hybrid or mountain bike

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Bill Craft trail

When
10/07/2023
8:30 AM
Location
Greensboro Watershed

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/7/2023 8:30 AM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Hilda Abimbola
Distance: 7 miles
Difficulty: R-8, Easy
Description: Please join me for this out and back hike of approximately 7 miles of quiet, scenic trail off Plainfield Rd. Directions: Head north on Church St, crossing over Pisgah Church Rd. Cross Lake Townsend twice, turn left onto Plainfield Rd. Trailhead is on the right after about a mile. Or head north on Lake Brandt Rd, turn right onto Plainfield Rd. Trailhead will be on your left after a few miles. [R-8]

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Torys Den to Cook's Wall

When
10/07/2023
9:00 AM
Location
Hanging Rock State Park

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/7/2023 9:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Dave Johnson
Distance: 10.5 miles
Difficulty: R-29, Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft.
Description: We will begin our hike at Tory’s Den Parking Lot on Charlie Young Road. We will hike the Tory’s Den Trail hike up to Huckleberry Ridge, down to Magnolia Springs Trail; hike up Magnolia Springs to House Rock, we’ll take a short stop for views and a snack, then up to Cook’s Wall for beautiful views and lunch. We will return the same way with a small detour on the easy Ruben Mountain Trail. 10.5 miles, 1,800 feet of elevation gain. Carpooling will be organized prior to the hike [R-29]

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Hagan Stone Park

When
10/08/2023
1:00 PM

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SUN 10/8/2023 1:00 PM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Claudia Cannady
Distance: 9.2 miles
Difficulty: R-12, Easy
Description: Hagan Stone Park, 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd., Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 Join me for a 9.2-mile hike at Hagan Stone Park located southeast of Greensboro in Pleasant Garden. We will hike the Chatfield and Company Mill Trails. The Chatfield Trail loops around the park and the Company Mill Trail is an out and back with a bridge stream crossing. Let’s plan to meet in the parking lot on your left as you enter the park and be ready to hike at 1:00 pm. Go to the Hagan Stone Park website for directions. Register on the website if you plan to join the hike or call/text/email me if you have questions. [R – 12]

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New Member Orientation

When
10/08/2023
1:30 PM
Location
Lake Higgins Marina Office

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Type of Outing: Other
When: SUN 10/8/2023 1:30 PM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Butch and Terri Wilson
Difficulty: Easy
Description: Thinking about joining but wondering what it is all about, new member and not sure how to get started or recent member needing a refresher course? Meet with us at 1:30 p.m. in the covered area outside the Lake Higgins Marina office on Hamburg Mill Road in Greensboro. Participants will hear about the PHOC, it’s opportunities, appropriate gear for PHOC hikes, what to expect and how to stay safe on the trail. The orientation will take about 45 minutes. Afterward we hope you will join us for a three mile hike in the woods on the Bald Eagle Trail – of course all members are welcome! Those interested in the hike should bring plenty of water, a snack, and wear appropriate clothing to be outside. The orientation and hike should wrap up no later than 4:00 p.m. If you need additional information please contact Butch or Terri. We look forward to seeing you!

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Thursday Night Walk

When
10/12/2023
6:30 PM
Location
Friendly Center

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Type of Outing: Walk
When: THU 10/12/2023 6:30 PM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Carol Parks
Difficulty: Easy
Description: Thursday Night Walkers will meet every Thursday evening in the parking lot between Qdoba Mexican Grill and Chuck E Cheese at Friendly Shopping Center at 6:30 pm for a moderate walk. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. The group will be going to dinner after the walk. If there is bad weather, the walk will be cancelled but we will still go to dinner. Call Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 if you have questions or email: mchamleync@gmail.com.

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Camping, Hiking and Paddling

Start
10/13/2023
End
10/15/2023
Location
Hanging Rock State Park

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Type of Outing: Other
When: FRI 10/13/2023
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Lisa Benson and Joe Benson
Description: Please join us for a relaxing camping and paddling weekend at Hanging Rock State Park. We will paddle the Dan River on Saturday weather and water level permitting location and time TBD. Hiking is also an option for anyone not interested in paddling. Due to this time of year campsites quickly fill up so make your reservations early if you would like to join us. Please let us know if you are interested or have any questions.

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CHANGED TO HANGING ROCK - Daniel Boone Scout Trail To Calloway Peak

When
10/14/2023
Location
Hanging Rock State Park

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/14/2023
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Ken Yates
Distance: 10 miles
Difficulty: R-30, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft.
Description: We will leave the Lake Parking Lot and hike the trail to Moore’s Knob; we will return via the trail to the “Not a Trail” trail, go through the campground to the Magnolia Springs Trail, to House Rock to Cook’s Wall; then back down the trail hiking past the Magnolia Trail to the Wolf Rock “feeder” trail to the lake parking lot. 10- miles R-30 strenuous

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Carver's Gap to 19 E

When
10/14/2023
Location
Roan Mountain

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/14/2023
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Alex Wilson
Distance: 15 miles
Difficulty: R-68, Strenuous
Description: This is a beautiful high elevation two version hike on the Appalachian Trail along the border of NC and TN. One group will start from Hwy 19E and hike 15 miles south to Carvers Gap climbing 5,300 feet; the other group hikes north from Carvers Gap covering the same 15 miles and climbing 2,600 feet. Only the uphill hiker’s cars are moved. The downhill cars stay at 19E. This hike is for fit and experienced hikers only. Email me for further information, meeting times and places prior to noon Friday before the hike. Uphill: 15 miles, 5,300 feet [R-68]; Downhill: 15 miles, 2,600 feet [R-41]

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Tour de Wolf Rock

When
10/14/2023
9:00 AM
Location
Stone Mountain State Park

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/14/2023 9:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 10/13/2023 12:00 pm
Leader: C.T.Finney
Distance: 11 miles
Difficulty: R-27, Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1,558 ft.
Description: Description: Let’s all go to Stone Mountain State Park on Saturday, October 14th around 9:00am. This is a great autumnal hike and features some impressive views of the magnificent monadnock. Together, we’ll start at the backpacker’s parking lot and hike up, over, down, around, up and back down Wolf Rock. We’ll also hike by the stills, cross a couple of creeks and have the opportunity to view/cool off in a couple of waterfalls. This is an 11-mile hike with about 1558ft of elevation gain (R27). First introduced to me by the great Nicole Mazgaj, this saunter has become one of my favorite hikes around Stone Mountain SP. I also plan to stop at the Angry Troll after the hike for a hearty meal and a crisp trail-cap and invite any who can to join me there as well. I will message with carpool details closer to time! I look forward to seeing you there!

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The Bluff's restaurant to/from Brinigar Cabin

When
10/14/2023
9:30 AM
Location
Doughton Park

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SUN 10/14/2023 9:30 AM
Signup Deadline: 10/12/2023 12:00 pm
Leader: sandra mitchell
Distance: 6.5 miles
Difficulty: R-7.5, Easy
Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft.
Description: Join me for a gentle hike with glorious views across beautiful Doughton Park in the fall. we will start at the Bluffs Restaurant on the Parkway and walk to Brinegar Cabin and back. I hope you will join me for some refreshments at the restaurant before heading back home.

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Haw River Great Heron Loop Trail

When
10/15/2023
Location
Haw River State Park, 6068 N Church Street

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SUN 10/15/2023
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Evelyn Gaddy
Distance: 3.2 miles
Difficulty: R-4, Easy
Description: Please join me at the Haw River State Park for an easy and comfortable Sunday hike through a mostly wooded area of pine and mixed hardwood trees. The address is 6068 N Church Street in Greensboro. Directions: Traveling north on Church Street, you will cross HWY 150 at a traffic light. Drive approximately 1.3 miles and then turn right onto Iron Ore Belt Access Road. There is an ample parking lot with restroom facilities located at the end of this road. We will gather at the parking lot for introductions and begin hiking using a .3 mile connector trail designated with white circle blazes. This short trail will end at the first power line we come to. Signs will direct us to The Great Blue Heron Loop trail. We’ll hike this well-groomed 3.2 mile loop trail in a clockwise direction following orange square blazes and return to the parking lot via the same .3 mile connector trail. There will be no major climbs or descents. Count on this being a comfortable hike taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with time to enjoy the surroundings. If anyone is interested, the option to repeat the loop maybe available. Call or email me by 5:00 PM Saturday to find out the meet up time, to let me know you are coming or if you have questions. (R-4)

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Thursday Night Walk

When
10/19/2023
6:30 PM
Location
Friendly Center

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Type of Outing: Walk
When: THU 10/19/2023 6:30 PM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Carol Parks
Difficulty: Easy
Description: Thursday Night Walkers will meet every Thursday evening in the parking lot between Qdoba Mexican Grill and Chuck E Cheese at Friendly Shopping Center at 6:30 pm for a moderate walk. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. The group will be going to dinner after the walk. If there is bad weather, the walk will be cancelled but we will still go to dinner. Call Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 if you have questions or email: mchamleync@gmail.com.

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Doughton Park Loop

When
10/21/2023
Location
Doughton Park

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/21/2023
Signup Deadline: 10/20/2023 12:00 pm
Leader: Priscilla Trentham
Distance: 17 miles
Difficulty: R-52, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft.
Description: This will be a long, strenuous hike covering trails on Flat Rock, Bluff and Cedar Ridge. Expect a good workout from this hike. Please contact me for meeting details by Friday noon. 17 miles, 3500 [R-52]

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Pilot Mountain

When
10/21/2023
Location
Pilot Mountain State Park

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/21/2023
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Lynne Mitchell
Distance: 10 miles
Difficulty: R-28, Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft.
Description: Join me for a lovely fall hike at at PMSP. We'll meet at the Pinnacle Hotel Road (134 Culler Road) parking area and take the Grassy Ridge Trail to the Visitor's Center. We'll proceed to the summit via the Grindstone and Pilot Knob trails and return to our vehicles via the Grindstone and Mountain trails. Distance is approximately 10 miles with an 1800 ft elevation gain. Start time TBD

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Stone Mountain Loop, backcountry

When
10/21/2023
9:30 AM
Location
Stone Mountain State Park

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/21/2023 9:30 AM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Hubert Latham
Distance: 10.2 miles
Difficulty: R-33, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft.
Description: Today we will hike to 3 waterfalls at Stone Mountain. We will hike over Wolf Rock, Cedar Rock and Stone Mountain. All three locations provide great views of the surrounding area. There are 4 stream crossings so you may get your feet wet if the water is above normal. With all the beauty to enjoy and moderate pace please plan to be on the trail around 5 1/2 to 6 hours. Meet at 9:30 in the upper Stone Mountain parking lot beyond Stone Mountain Visitor’s Center. I plan to carpool at 7:40 from Fellowship Presbyterian Church located at 2005 New Garden Road in Greensboro and McDonalds at Jonestown exit in Winston-Salem at 8. Please e-mail me to let me know you are hiking and where you plan to meet.
Notes: [strenuous 10.2 miles +/- 2200 feet R-33]

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Print Works Bistro

When
10/26/2023
6:00 PM
Location
Adjacent to the Proximity Hotel
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Type of Outing: Meal
When: THU 10/26/2023 6:00 PM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Beverly Grier
Description: Let’s return to the Print Works Bistro for an evening of fine dining featuring classical and contemporary French bistro dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Choose from 75 different wines, as well as from a nice array of craft cocktails and beers. Great desserts, too. A reservation has been made for 10 people. Contact me if you have any questions. https://www.printworksbistro.com utm_source=pwbgmb&utm_medium=homelink
Max Particpants: 10

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Thursday Night Walk

When
10/26/2023
6:30 PM
Location
Friendly Center

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Type of Outing: Walk
When: THU 10/26/2023 6:30 PM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Carol Parks
Difficulty: Easy
Description: Thursday Night Walkers will meet every Thursday evening in the parking lot between Qdoba Mexican Grill and Chuck E Cheese at Friendly Shopping Center at 6:30 pm for a moderate walk. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. The group will be going to dinner after the walk. If there is bad weather, the walk will be cancelled but we will still go to dinner. Call Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 if you have questions or email: mchamleync@gmail.com.

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Salem Lake Trail

When
10/27/2023
8:45 AM
Location
Salem Lake

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: FRI 10/27/2023 8:45 AM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Eileen Schaffer
Distance: 7.1 miles
Difficulty: R-8, Easy
Elevation Gain: 300 ft.
Description: Meet near the playground at Salem Lake, Winston-Salem for a hike around the lake.

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Rockcastle Gorge

When
10/28/2023
9:00 AM
Location
CCC Road, Woolwine, VA

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/28/2023 9:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 10/26/2023 12:00 pm
Leader: Juhua Morrison
Distance: 11.2 miles
Difficulty: R-43, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft.
Description: This hike is one of the club favorites. It has some steep uphill, scenic ridges, fields and strolls among rocks and stream sides. We will start at CCC Camp Rd parking lot. Contact me for meeting details by Friday noon. 11.2 miles, 2800 ft. elevation [R-43]

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Raven Rock State Park

When
10/28/2023
9:30 AM
Location
Raven Rock State Park

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/28/2023 9:30 AM
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Hubert Latham
Distance: 10.5 miles
Difficulty: R-21, Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft.
Description: Let’s go to Raven Rock State Park (located a few miles west of Lillington) for 10.5 miles of pleasant hiking with no long hard ups or downs with beautiful streams to hike beside on two of the trails we will hike. There also views of the Cape Fear River in several places especially at Raven Rock. We will hike 10.5 miles on trails that are rated easy to moderate with a total elevation/ loss of 1,000 feet. (If there is interest we can add an extra mile of hiking and visit the fish traps which will increase the elevation gain by around 100 feet. Please meet me in the Raven Rock Visitor’s Center parking lot at 9:30 if you are not interested in a carpool. For the car pool meet me and be ready to leave at 7:45 in the parking lot of Save A Lot located at 3111 Yanceyville Street in Greensboro (this is near the corner of Yanceyville and Cone Blvd). [R-21 +- 1000 ft.]

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Rocky Knob

When
10/29/2023
10:00 AM
Location
Rocky Knob Park VA, BRP

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Type of Outing: Hike
When: SUN 10/29/2023 10:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 10/27/2023 12:00 pm
Leader: Sandra Mitchell
Distance: 7.5 miles
Difficulty: R-26, Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft.
Description: This hike has lovely views with over half going across open fields and hills at the top of Rocky Knob Park along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We start at the Rocky Knob Campground with a moderate climb up to the former AT shelter to warm us up. The trail continues across the top of Rock Castle Gorge with great views but a narrow path. Poles can be useful here. We continue and eventually cross over the Parkway to loop back along the wooded Black Ridge Trail. Please email for meeting times and places. Additionally, some may want to take advantage of the Mabry Mill restaurant either before or after the hike as they are only open until November 5 for this year. *7.5 miles. [R-26]

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