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  • Greensboro Watershed

    • 03/26/2023
    • 1:30 PM
    • Townsend Trail
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 3/26/2023 1:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 5:00 pm
    Leader: Hubert Lathan
    Distance: 8 miles
    Difficulty: R-11, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 330 ft.
    Description: Let’s hike on the Osprey and Townsend Trails; this hike is 7.6 miles long. This is an out and back hike with approximately 4/10 of a mile on the connector/Osprey Trail each way. There is no need to sign up for the hike at 1:30. (note: the Osprey Trail parking lot will be on your left as you travel north on Yanceyville Road from Pisgah Church Road. and is approximately 0.3 of a mile north of Ronald McNair School. Also note if you make it to the bridge crossing Lake Townsend you have gone about 300 yards beyond the parking lot.)

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  • Alligator River Trip

    • 03/27/2023
    • 03/29/2023
    • Kilkenny Farms
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    Type of Outing: Paddle
    When: MON 3/27/2023
    Signup Deadline: 3/23/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Crystal Anderson
    Difficulty: Moderate
    Description: Hike, Paddle & Camp in Eastern NC-Alligator River Day1- Plan to leave Greensboro area around 7am. Arrive at Kilkenny Farms around noon-1 pm. We then will set up base camp and tour the property on an easy 8+ mile hike through Hyde Cnty's wilderness to view the wildlife. Day2-This 11+-mile paddle will be through Pocosin Wildlife Refuge and Emily & Richardson Preyer Buckridge Coastal Reserve along the Alligator River. Day3- We will be exploring the remote waters of the Southwest Fork of the Alligator River, paddling 8+ miles through the Lantern Acres Gameland. After the last Day, you can either head back home or stay the night and then head back. If you chose not to camp during this trip, the towns of Columbia, and Fairfield have motels, small inns and a couple restaurants. You will have to make your own reservations for the motels. This adventure is guaranteed to see wildlife! If you are interested, have questions please contact me no later than March 23.

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  • Imperial Koi Dinner Outing

    • 03/30/2023
    • Imperial Koi 1941 New Garden Road suite 200
    • 1
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    Type of Outing: Meal
    When: THU 3/30/2023
    Signup Deadline: 3/23/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Beverly Grier
    Email: bcgrier@gmail.com
    Description: Join me for an evening of dining at the Imperial Koi Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar in Greensboro. Imperial Koi blends the culinary art of Chinese, Japanese and Thai Cuisine with the modern concept of fine dining in an elegant & contemporary atmosphere. A reservation for a maximum of 12 people has been made. Register by Tuesday, March 28, 2023, if you plan to come.

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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 03/30/2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Greensboro NC
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 3/30/2023 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 3/30/2023 5:00 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.

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  • Elk Knob Summit

    • 03/31/2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • ELK Knob State Park Troy NC
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: FRI 3/31/2023 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 3/30/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Joan Heiss
    Distance: 7.6 miles
    Difficulty: R-18, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 945 ft.
    Description: 5564 Meat Camp Rd, Todd NC Please join me for an early spring hike north of Boone. For the first part of the hike, we will climb a challenging uphill out and back trail which includes many switchbacks up to a summit where we will take in views of the Amphibolite Mountains seeing north to Virginia and south to Mount Mitchell. The leg back will be downhill and a beautiful walk in the forest. We will take a restroom and lunch break in the park before beginning the second part, backcountry trail. Hiking poles might be needed in navigating this old logging road with a couple of stream crossings. We can follow the creek upstream for a little waterfall gazing and enjoy the open forest before heading back.

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  • Pilot Mountain

    • 04/01/2023
    • Pilot Mountain State Park
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/1/2023
    Signup Deadline: 3/31/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Ruth Moss
    Distance: 11 miles
    Difficulty: R-28, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft.
    Description: This is a loop hike that will begin and end at the visitor center. We will utilize the Grindstone trail to ascend to the top, and walk around the Pinnacle loop. After enjoying a leisurely lunch, ,we will return to the visitor center using the Mountain Trail. Bring plenty of water and a snack or lunch. contact Ruth for the meeting time and place by noon March 31.

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  • The Priest and Crabtree Falls

    • 04/01/2023
    • George Washingtin and Jefferson National Forests Virginia
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/1/2023
    Signup Deadline: 3/31/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Elke Ruggaber
    Mobile or Landline: Mobile
    Distance: 9 miles
    Difficulty: R-39, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft.
    Description: Join me for a climb up The Priest and over to Crabtree Falls. This hike will be a little over 9 miles with an elevation gain of about 3,000 ft. Part of our hike is on the Appalachian Trail. We will be rewarded with mountain views and beautiful waterfalls. We will unload a few of our hikers at the trail head for the Priest and take most cars to the ending point at the Crabtree Falls parking lot (there is a $3 fee, so bring small bills). Then one car will take the other car riders back to join the rest of hikers at The Priest trailhead. My plan is to reach the Priest Parking lot at 9 am. The drive time from Greensboro is about 3 hours. Contact me no later than March 30th to determine logistics for carpooling from Greensboro and for the hike

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  • Crocket/West House Trails

    • 04/01/2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • Greensboro NC
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/1/2023 10:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 3/31/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Randall and Jeri Henderson
    Distance: 7 miles
    Difficulty: R-8, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 300 ft.
    Description: This easy 2.4-mile hike is suitable for all hiking levels. We will follow the Reedy Fork shoreline which provides nice views of the water. And based on the group, we can include the West House Trail to add 1.7 miles to the trip. The trailhead parking lot is on North Church Street, approximately 0.3 miles north of Air Harbor Road. Please rsvp on the PHOC website

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  • Black River Paddle

    • 04/04/2023
    • 04/06/2023
    • Wilmington NC Area
    • 10
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    Type of Outing: Paddle
    When: TUE 4/4/2023
    Signup Deadline: 5:00 pm
    Leader: Will Truslow
    Distance: 23 miles
    Description: This is a 3 day/2 night paddle/camp along the pristine Black River in eastern NC. There are no rapids but might encounter trees to pull over. The first day’s paddle is about 4 miles to camp. This is primitive camping with no facilities. Next day we paddle about 9 miles to then go through the Three Sisters Swamp (1 mile) where the cypress trees have been core dated to 2,624+ years old being the oldest trees on the East Coast and some of the oldest in the world. Quite a mystical treat. After 3 more miles, we’ll camp. It’s about 5 miles more to the take-out and about 23 miles total. You’ll need a kayak or canoe, paddle, and life jacket. Boats 10-14 feet work well. 14 foot boats will have a bit more difficulty maneuvering amongst the trees in the swamp but otherwise do well. Dry bags are better than garbage bags for tents, sleeping bags, etc. if you have them. Be sure your arms can paddle you the distance without utter agony. I need to limit the trip to 10 people. More details to come once the group has formed.

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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 04/06/2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Greensboro NC
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 4/6/2023 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 4/6/2023 5:00 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.

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  • Flat Rock and Grassy Gap

    • 04/08/2023
    • Doughton Park
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/8/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/7/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Nicole Mazgaj
    Distance: 12 miles
    Difficulty: R-35, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft.
    Description: We did this hike in November of last year on a partly sunny and cool day, when we could enjoy the softness of a trail strewn with pine needles and the unique scent of galax preparing for its winter colors, while surrounded by the mystery of winter woods while climbing up to the top of Flat Rock; and then down the Grassy Gap trail, negotiating eroded terrain while savoring the beauty of the plunging vistas of rhododendron groves and letting ourselves soothed by the cooing of Basin Creek. I am now looking forward to going back to this beautiful part of Doughton Park, and hope you will join me, as nature is preparing itself for the explosion of spring. I always promise that the gods will smile on us and bestow good weather. But as I cannot always keep my promise, I’ll try to ensure we can still laugh through the rain drops. There are a few stream crossings on the Grassy Gap section, with the water level varying from low to significant. Poles will be helpful. Although there are no seriously strenuous ascents, we will be walking 12 miles and climb 2300 feet, so this hike is not for beginners and requires mountain hiking experience.
    Required Gear: Poles

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  • Rock Castle Gorge Loop

    • 04/08/2023
    • Woolwine, VA
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/8/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/7/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Elke Ruggaber
    Distance: 11 miles
    Difficulty: R-39, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft.
    Description: We’ll do Rock Castle Gorge loop by the traditional counterclockwise route. After the ascent, lunch will be at the Rocky Knob shelter followed by the walk along the ridge. We’ll then descend along Rock Castle Creek to return to our cars. Contact me by 5pm on Thursday, April 6 – if interested so we can discuss carpooling

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  • Osprey and Townsend Trails.

    • 04/08/2023
    • Greensboro NC
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/8/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/7/2023 5:00 pm
    Mobile or Landline: Mobile
    Distance: 7 miles
    Difficulty: R-11, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 500 ft.
    Description: Take a break and get outdoors locally with a relatively easy out and back 7.6 mile hike on the Osprey and Townsend Trails within the Greensboro watershed. Much of the trail skirts the edge of Lake Townsend. The Osprey Trail parking lot will be on your left as you travel north on Yanceyville Road from Pisgah Church Road and is approximately 0.3 miles north of the Ronald McNair School (before crossing the bridge). Register, email, or text if you plan to come (or just show up). Hike will be rain or shine. Approx. 7.6 miles. [R-11]
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  • Jumpinoff Rock to the Lump

    • 04/08/2023
    • Blue Ridge Parkway
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/8/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/7/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Susan Slocum
    Distance: 10 miles
    Difficulty: R-30, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft.
    Description: Let’s enjoy a beautiful Saturday hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Please join me for a scenic 10-mile out-and-back hike near Glendale Springs. We'll start at the Jumpinoff Rock parking area, Milepost 260.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From the parking lot, we’ll hike on a rooty path through a rhododendron forest, pines, and carpets of galax. .Some 0.5 miles in, we’ll briefly stop to enjoy a fantastic view at a rock observation deck then follow the ridge with a enough uphills to make us know we’re actually hiking. Along the way, we’ll pass through a quiet glade of white pines as we make our way to the food stop at The Lump Overlook. The Lump is a rounded meadow that will offer amazing views of the surrounding landscape. Who knows, we might see a kite or two flying high above this breezy hilltop before we head back to the cars.10 miles, 2000’ elevation gain. Carpooling with be available from Greensboro and Winston Salem. If interested, please email or text by 5pm, Friday for information about when and where to meet. (R-30)

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  • Monthly Club Meeting - Visitors Welcome

    • 04/10/2023
    • 7:00 PM
    • Westminster Presbyterian Church
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    Mark Your Calendar

    Monday, April 10th

    Topic: TBA
    Presenter: TBA
    Description: TBA

    7:00 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church
    3906 Friendly Avenue
    Greensboro, NC 27410


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  • New River Trail Ride

    • 04/12/2023
    • Foster Falls/Draper
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    Type of Outing: Bike
    When: WED 4/12/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/11/2023 11:00 am
    Leader: Wayne Hale
    Distance: 36 miles
    Difficulty: Moderate
    Description: Please join me for a round-trip ride on the 18-mile section between Foster Falls and Draper. If the group desires, we will have lunch at the Draper Mercantile and Trading Company, which includes the Blue Door Café and Bakery ( http://www.drapermerc.com/blue-door-cafe-and-bakery.html ) Car pooling will be available from the parking lot beside the Hardee's on Rural Hall-Bethania Road at Exit 118 on US 52 north of Winston-Salem. Contact me by noon April 11 if you’d like to go and if interested in car pooling.

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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 04/13/2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Greensboro NC
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 4/13/2023 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 4/13/2023 5:00 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.

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  • Neuse River Greenway

    • 04/15/2023
    • Raleigh, NC
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    Type of Outing: Bike
    When: SAT 4/15/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/14/2023 12:00 pm
    Leader: Ruth Moss
    Difficulty:  Moderate
    Description: Join me for a bicycle ride on a portion of the Neuse River Trail. This beautiful trail parallels the Neuse River and skirts along the edge of Raleigh. This bike ride begins at Anderson Point Park in Raleigh. We will ride south to the town of Clayton and return to Anderson Point Park by the same route. The Neuse River trail is paved and well maintained, so hybrid or road bikes will be suitable. Bring water, snacks/lunch—and a spare tube. Please contact Ruth by Friday at noon for meeting times if interested. 33-36 miles total.
    Notes: Signup deadline 12 pm
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  • High 5 Challenge Fundraiser for Friends of Sauratown Mountains

    • 04/15/2023
    • Hanging Rock State Park
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/15/2023
    Signup Deadline: 5:00 pm
    Leader: Regina Rollins high5athangingrock.com
    Distance: 10 miles
    Difficulty: R-30,
    Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft.
    Description: This is a fundraiser sponsored by Friends of Sauratown Mountains. All proceeds go to the park. Participants will traverse approximately 10 miles and ascend all 5 peaks or outcroppings. Starting from the lake parking lot, hikers will ascend Moore's Knob first, then House rock, Cook's wall, Wolf rock and finally Hanging Rock. Afterwards, participants can spend their $10 food voucher at one of the food trucks. Swag bag contains a T-shirt, bandana, patch and magnet. Registration by April 5th guarantees a T-shirt. See 5 Peaks Challenge (high5athangingrock.com) for all the details. R-30
    Required Gear: Poles are helpful

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  • Grandfather Mountain

    • 04/15/2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • Grandfather Mountain State Park Banner Elk
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/15/2023 8:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 4/14/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Crystal Anderson
    Distance: 11 miles
    Difficulty: R-41, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 2,927 ft.
    Description: We will begin our hike at 8am at the Profile Trailhead. The trek will be along the Profile trail and continue over Callaway peak to Daniel Boone Scout trail. We then will enjoy lunch on Flat Rock view point and return back to Profile trailhead. This hike does offer some views and climbing up and down a few ladders. Those who are interested or has any questions, please contact me no later than April 13th. Total distance- 11miles

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  • Indian Creek to Hanging Rock

    • 04/15/2023
    • 9:30 AM
    • Flinchum Road Danbury NC
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/15/2023 9:30 AM
    Signup Deadline: 4/14/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Hubert Lathan
    Distance: 8.2 miles
    Difficulty: R-19, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft.
    Description: Saturday April 15th I plan to lead a hike at Hanging Rock State Park; we will hike the Indian Creek Trail from Dan River access to picnic tables near the visitors have lunch then hike back and hike River Bluffs Trail for a total of 8.2 miles. Please take note there are 9 creek crossing each way on the Indian Creek Trail and most of the time 1 on the River Bluff Loop Trail. Please check out Hanging Rock State Park for additional information. Meet me at in the river access parking lot and be ready to hike at 9:30; the address is 1258 Flinchum Road Danbury, N.C. Please e-mail me if you plan to hike.

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  • New and Recovering Hikers

    • 04/16/2023
    • 1:30 PM
    • Piedmont Environmental Center
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 4/16/2023 1:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 4/16/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Butch and Terri Wilson
    Distance: 3.7 miles
    Difficulty: R-4, Easy
    Elevation Gain: ft.
    Description: Please join us for a slower paced hike on the Bill Faver and Racoon Run trails along the shores of High Point City Lake. We will meet in front of the Environmental Center at 1:30 and hike a total of 3.7 miles. This hike is geared to newer or recovering hikers.

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  • GAP

    • 04/19/2023
    • 12:00 AM
    • 04/22/2023
    • 12:00 AM
    Type of Outing: Bike
    When: WED 4/19/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/19/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader:
    Email:
    Phone:
    Mobile or Landline:
    Distance: miles
    Difficulty: R-,
    Elevation Gain: ft.
    Description:
    Required Gear:
    Max Particpants:
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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 04/20/2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Greensboro NC
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 4/20/2023 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 4/20/2023 5:00 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.

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  • Caudill Cabin Trail

    • 04/22/2023
    • Doughton Park
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/22/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/21/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Nicole Mazgaj
    Distance: 10 miles
    Difficulty: R-28, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft.
    Description: This hike is a favorite of those who love to walk along a meandering creek lined with rhododendron groves and intriguing boulders. It begs to be crossed multiple times before it flows away, as if disappearing into the ground as an old cabin comes into sight in a clearing and invites the weary hiker to rest on its porch. There are some in the club who view this beautiful walk as a special treat when the breezes of early spring waft through the valley. So, I invite you to join me for a hike on this very lightly traveled trail. If the gods deem us good and meritorious PHOC citizens, they will give us a beautiful sunny and warm day. But if they decide that rain is what we deserve, we will graciously accept their decision and smile through it. At this time of year, the creek may be swollen with the rains of winter; I therefore strongly encourage you to bring your hiking poles. This hike is suitable for moderately experienced hikers.
    Required Gear: Poles, Waterproof Shoes are Helpful

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  • Bill Craft Trail

    • 04/22/2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • Richardson Taylor Preserve off Plainfield Road Greensboro
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/22/2023 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 4/21/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Vicki ZIna
    Distance: 7 miles
    Difficulty: R-7, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 250 ft.
    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 mile (7 miles, R-10)

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  • Bluff Mountain Trail

    • 04/22/2023
    • 9:30 AM
    • Doughton Recreational Area
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/22/2023 9:30 AM
    Signup Deadline: 4/21/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Hubert Lathan
    Distance: 7.5 miles
    Difficulty: R-17, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 850 ft.
    Description: This 7.5 mile hike parallels the Blue Ridge Parkway, has great views with no difficult climbs. The pace of the hike will be moderate. Please meet at Brinegar Cabin and be ready to hike at 9:30. [Location is MP 238.5 on Blue Ridge Parkway; from Winston take 421 west to 77 go north on 77 then left onto 21 toward Sparta, at Blue Ridge Parkway go south]. To car pool from Winston Salem meet in the parking lot behind McDonalds off Jonestown Town exit at 8 o’clock, from Greensboro meet in back parking lot of Fellowship Presbyterian Church at 7:15 [address is 2005 New Garden Road in Greensboro]. Please let me know if you plan to hake and where you plan to meet me.

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  • Afternoon paddle

    • 04/23/2023
    • City Lake and Marina 602 West Main StreetHigh Point/Jamestown
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    Type of Outing: Paddle
    When: SUN 4/23/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/22/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Lynette Tullos
    Description: Please join me for a pleasant paddle and picnic lunch at City Lake Marina in Jamestown. Time is 11:00 am to meet and rent gear. Turn in at the park and go left to the Marina. Check in with the office and pay and arrange for boat rental if you require one. Following the unloading and gear rental we can enjoy a light picnic lunch and then launch our boats. We will paddle for a couple of hours and just cruise around. Please bring water. The marina has 10 kayaks and gear for rental fee of $12.00. Launching your own kayak is fee of $2.00 for senior or $4.00 for non -senior or regular fee. PFD is required. Municipal policies regarding the water, and weather temperatures affect the boat rental availability. I will advise closer to April. Following the paddle we could stop into one of the great restaurants in Jamestown and enjoy some more time together. All paddling levels are welcome. Please notify me if you are joining the paddle. Cell or email is fine. I will look forward to enjoying. (Marina ph./ 336 883 3498)
    Required Gear: Water

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  • Bill Craft Trail

    • 04/23/2023
    • 1:00 PM
    • Plainfield Road
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 4/23/2023 1:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 4/22/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Claudia Cannady
    Distance: 7 miles
    Difficulty: R-10, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 350 ft.
    Description: Let’s start the week with an easy out and back 7.2 mile hike on a pretty, quiet, local watershed trail off Plainfield Rd. Directions: Head north on Church St, crossing over Pisgah Church Rd. Cross Lake Townsend twice, turn left (west) onto Plainfield Rd. Trailhead is on the right after about a mile. Or head north on Lake Brandt Rd, turn right (east) onto Plainfield Rd. Trailhead will be on your left after a few miles. Register, email, or text if you plan to come

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  • Southern Roots Dinner

    • 04/27/2023
    • Jamestown NC
    • 5
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    Type of Outing: Meal
    When: THU 4/27/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/26/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Susan Slocum
    Description: Join us for an evening of fine dining at Southern Roots in Jamestown. Southern Roots has been a mainstay In Jamestown and famous for an eclectic American menu with Southern charm and twists. According to their website, "Our Food and People are a celebration. We select the finest ingredients to honor the earth and our- selves, as we are one in the same”. Although dining Inside can and often is quite noisy, we will be dining in the early evening on the patio with live music, a fireplace, and heaters (if needed). Southern Roots offers small plates, healthy options and great desserts. Their dinner menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, pizzas, vegetarian dishes and entrees with seafood, beef, pork, or chicken. The reviews are outstanding for both food and service. Let me know by noon on April 25, if you plan to attend. There will be seating available for 12.

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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 04/27/2023
    • 6:30 PM
    • Greensboro NC
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 4/27/2023 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 4/27/2023 5:00 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.

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  • Park Vista to Jeffress Park

    • 04/29/2023
    • Blue Ridge Parkway
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/29/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/28/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Ken Yates
    Distance: 10 miles
    Difficulty: R-25, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft.
    Description: This is the wildflower, majestic views and waterfall hike; there are mountain sides of trillium, jack-in-pulpit and other wildflowers; Lunch will be at Jeffress Park on the Blue Ridge escarpment overlook which is the halfway point. We will also walk to see the Cascades waterfall. 10 miles out and back. 1,400 feet of elevation gain. Please email for meeting times; currently plan on carpooling if you desire. [R-25]
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  • Boone Fork Trail

    • 04/29/2023
    • Blue Ridge Parkway
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 4/29/2023
    Signup Deadline: 4/28/2023 5:00 pm
    Leader: Beverly Grier/Susan Slocum
    Distance: 5.2 miles
    Difficulty: R-11, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 600 ft.
    Description: Hooray! Spring is finally here. Let’s celebrate with a hike on the Boone Fork Trail at Price Park, Mile Post 296.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is one of my favorite hikes and a club favorite in the spring, summer, and fall. Boone Fork Trail is a beautiful 5-mile loop trail with a few uphills and an elevation gain of approximately 500 feet. But it’s not a walk in the park! We will encounter numerous stream crossings, many roots and rocks, and muddy paths. There will be also be opportunities to climb a few ladders. For experienced hikers, this is considered to be an easy-to-moderate trail. Plan on this being a 3 hour hike. Wear appropriate footwear and bring poles for stream crossings. Make sure you pack water and a couple of snacks. We will have a food stop mid-way beside Boone Fork creek. After the hike, there will be an option to stop for ice cream at Kilwin’s in Blowing Rock. Call or email for details about the meet up time and carpooling.

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  • Colbert Ridge/Black Mountain Crest/Buncombe Horse Trail

    • 04/29/2023
    • Burnsville, NC
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