Upcoming Outings and Events

  • Knight Brown Nature Preserve

    • 06/20/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • 221 Waterfield Lane, Stokesdale, NC 23757
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 6/20/2026 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 6/19/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Beverly Grier
    Distance: 7 miles
    Difficulty: R-8, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 500 ft.
    Description: Join me for this easy hike traversing the original three loop trails of the Knight Brown Nature Preserve and at least one of the newly-added loop trails. We will do the loops twice (reversing course the second time around) for a total of about 7 miles. Those who want to do a shorter hike can do the loops only once. The 183 acres that make up this preserve were donated to the Piedmont Nature Conservancy for the public’s enjoyment. The rolling landscape “showcases a wooded valley, two gently rippling streams, many different types of ferns, spring wildflowers and the rare eastern leatherwood shrub.” Leashed dogs are welcome. The preserve is located about 30 minutes north of Greensboro. Put this address into your GPS: 221 Waterfield Lane, Stokesdale, NC 23757. Email me if you have any questions. R-8.
    Required Gear: Poles, if you like.
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  • MST along DoughtonPark

    • 06/20/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Doughton Park earlier Time!
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 6/20/2026 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 6/19/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Sandy Mitchell
    Distance: 10 miles
    Difficulty: R-26, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1600 ft.
    Description: Join me on a hike across my favorite park as the June flowers are in full bloom and the vistas are beautiful. I plan to hike from the Alligator Back overlook to Brinegar Cabin as an out and back hike (Blue Ridge Parkway mp 342.5 to mp238.5). We will do this in two parts starting at the Bluffs Restaurant area. Then we’ll go towards Alligator Back and return to the restaurant area, allowing a restroom, water break before the second half to Brinegar Cabin and back. Most of the climbing is done early and folks have several options to cut the hike shorter. If there is time and interest, we can also check out The Bluffs Restaurant for refreshments post hike.
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  • CANCELLED: Stone Mountain: A Rhododendron Wonderland

    • 06/20/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Roaring Gap, NC
    • 3
    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 6/20/2026 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 6/18/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: C.T. Finney (Finn)
    Distance: 10 miles
    Difficulty: R-24, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1400 ft.
    Description: Come join me for a day in my favorite NC State Park: Stone Mountain. At this time in the season, if we are lucky, the Rosebay Rhododendrons should be in full bloom and I always make a point to try and enjoy them here while they last! This hike will have us beginning at the Backpacker's Parking Lot at 9:00AM and moving up the MST to Wolf Rock, then down Wolf Rock and into the valley below. We will make our way out to the Lower Falls (the rhodies are usually most concentrated on this trail) and then we will return via a horse trail and an old road bed to Wolf Rock, thence down the MST and back to our cars. June is my favorite time of month to be at Stone Mountain and while the third weekend might be a little late for the rhodies in peak, I'm crossing my fingers for it. Pets are welcome, but I require them to be kept on a leash at all times. After the hike, I'll be hosting a social hour at the Railyard in nearby Elkin, NC and would like to encourage all who can to attend! ~10 Miles, 1400ft elev. gain [R-24, Moderate]
    Max Participants: 20
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  • CANCELLED: Elkin's First Light: Carter Falls via Vineyard, Forest Bathing, and MST

    • 06/21/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Elkin, NC
    • 20
    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 6/21/2026 10:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 6/19/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: C.T. Finney (Finn)
    Distance: 6 miles
    Difficulty: R-11, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 518 ft.
    Description: This is an interpretive hike that blends local history, ecology, and immersive storytelling to reveal the Big Elkin Creek's hidden world and its critical role within the community of the Yadkin Valley. As we move along the trail, you'll learn how this watershed shaped the landscape, powered early mills, and gave rise to the town of Elkin; why the headwaters matter, what you can do to help protect local watersheds and the mission of both the Elkin Valley Trail Association, who made this trail possible as well as the mission of the Friends of Big Elkin Creek, who are dedicated to conserving this delicate watershed. Please come prepared for a slower-paced hike with several key talking and educational points along the way. Whether you’re a nature lover, history buff, concerned citizen, or simply curious about the world just beneath the surface, this hike will change the way you see Big Elkin Creek — and maybe even the way you see your place in your own watershed. After the hike, we will hold a social hour held at Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery. Please bring finger-foods for a pot-luck style picnic after the hike. 6 miles, 518 elev. [R-11]
    Max Participants: 20
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  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore Road Trip

    • 06/21/2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • 06/26/2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Oregon Inlet Campground, South of Kitty Hawk
    • 8
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    Type of Outing: Walk, Hike, Paddle, Camping, Other
    When: SUN 6/21/2026 3:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 6/20/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Marty Halker
    Distance: 6 miles
    Difficulty: Moderate
    Intended Pace: Slow
    Elevation Gain: 75 ft.
    Description: Cape Hatteras National Seashore Road Trip Oregon Inlet Campground near Oregon Inlet Fishing Center June 21st 3:00p Set up. Check out Beach, 600ft walk. Sunset... Food and Drink at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. 2 mile walk or drive. June 22nd Beach Sunrise....Coffee, Oatmeal Raisin 10:00a Meet up at Jockeys Ridge State Park, Hike to Ridge top 2-mile roundtrip. Possible Kite Flying, Sand Boarding, Hike to Kitty Hawk Kites (in sight from Dunes) Intro to Paddle Boarding (I have a 4-person paddle board/ 800 lbs. capacity) Put in the sound at the south entrance. Take out and Grocery Stores in this area. Sunset at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center June 23 Beach Sunrise, Coffee 10:00a Meet up at Pea Island Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Make the short walk to the observation deck. Afternoon Beach across the street or at Campground. Surf tubing 101, I will have 4 tubes. June 24th Beach Sunrise, Coffee 10:00a Meet up at Festival Park parking lot in Manteo and walk the waterfront. I will have my 4-person Paddle board and split the group and meet up near the end of the boardwalk, then switch. Group Choice lunch. Also nearby, The lost Colony Park, Historic Fort Raleigh, and The Elizabethan Gardens $. June 25th, Beach Sunrise, coffee Group Choice. Bodie Island Lighthouse (fee to go up), Coquina Beach, Lifesaving Station, Bonner Bridge. June 26th Pack up and go This Campground has warm showers like on M*A*S*H. There is a good deli at Publix in Nags Head, but Food lion is more affordable for bulk items. I will be wearing swim trucks under my clothes with a quick dry shirt at all times. The weather can be fierce. Hot with no shade, very windy and buggy at times. I try to keep a deli meat/cheese sub in the cooler for snacks. Walmart is in Manteo. Text me for my site number. If I put it on the internet, I won't get it again. Hoping for a small group of 4-8. The Lost Colony Play is in Manteo $39-44 at 8:30pm. maybe 24th. Co leader's welcome
    Required Gear: Sunscreen, water, camping gear, reservation, walking shoes/sandles
    Max Participants: 8

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  • Summer Sunset Series at Lake Brandt

    • 06/23/2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Lake Brandt - Lake Brandt 5945 Lake Brandt Rd. Greensboro, North Carolina 27455
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    Type of Outing: Social
    When: TUE 6/23/2026 7:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 6/22/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Allison Schwartz
    Description: Come out and enjoy a relaxing evening at the lake. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy live music as the sun sets over Lake Brandt.
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  • Lake Brandt Weeknight Paddle

    • 06/25/2026
    • 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Lake Brandt Marina, Greensboro, NC
    • 2
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    Type of Outing: Paddle
    When: THU 6/25/2026 5:15 PM
    Signup Deadline: 6/24/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Trey Gowdy
    Distance: miles
    Difficulty: R-, Easy
    Intended Pace: Slow
    Elevation Gain: ft.
    Description: Join me for a weeknight paddle on Lake Brandt in Greensboro. We’ll meet at the marina (5945 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455) at 5:15pm and check in with the office, aiming to be on the water by 5:30/5:45pm. You can bring your own kayak/paddleboard for a $6 launch fee, or rent a boat from the marina for $15 for a single kayak, $25 for a double kayak, or $15 for a paddleboard. Note: Rentals are first come, first served so are subject to day-of availability. If renting, you may want to call ahead before going to the marina to check availability. We’ll cruise around for an hour and a half or so and will be off the water by 7:30pm (30 minutes before the marina closes at 8pm).
    Required Gear: Water, snack, sunscreen, personal flotation device (or rent), kayak/paddleboard (or rent)
    Max Participants: 10

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  • Thursday Night Walk and Dinner

    • 06/25/2026
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Country Park in Greensboro NC
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 6/25/2026 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 6/4/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Carol Parks
    Distance: 3 miles
    Difficulty: R-3, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 10 ft.
    Description: Thursday Night Walkers will meet every Thursday evening at Country Park at 6:30 pm to walk two laps around the lake, approximately 3.2 miles. The meeting place will be at the entrance to Country Park at the lower parking lot close to the ball field at Lewis Recreation Center. Turn into the access to Lewis Recreation Center from Pisgah Church Road, go past the tennis courts on the left and down to the end where the baseball field is on the left. 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. Additional details will be provided in a phoc@googlegroups.com email from the walk leader prior to the event. Call or email Carol Parks (contact info provided at signup) if you have questions.
    Required Gear: Appropriate Walking Shoes
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  • James River Kayaking, Camping and Hiking

    • 06/26/2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • 06/28/2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Hopper Creek Campground, Natural Bridge Station, VA
    • 16
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    Type of Outing: Paddle and Camping
    When: FRI 6/26/2026 1:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 6/25/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Wayne Hale
    Distance: 7 miles
    Difficulty: Moderate
    Description: We will head back to Natural Bridge Station, VA for adventures open to all club members. Camping at Hopper Creek Group Campsite on Friday, and Saturday night. The site will accommodate 25 campers and 8 vehicles and includes amenities of picnic tables, BBQ grills, fire rings, bear-proof trash disposal and a vault toilet, but no potable water. The camping fee is $48 which we will split. Tents only, no RV’s. Limited parking so carpooling needed. On Saturday we will paddle the James River with class I and II rapids for approximately 6 hours. The section will depend on water levels. On Sunday, some may do the 3 miles from Glasgow to Snowden which includes class III Balcony Falls. For those who would like to camp and hike but not paddle, our site is a short distance from Apple Orchard Falls, the AT, Devil’s Marbleyard and other foot trails, as well as Cave Mountain Lake and Natural Bridge Park. Please contact me by email for further information. 7 miles.
    Required Gear: kayak, camping gear
    Max Participants: 25
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  • Golden Hour Stroll Through the Park

    • 06/26/2026
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: FRI 6/26/2026 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 6/25/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Virginia Dodd Pulaski
    Distance: 4-5 miles
    Difficulty: R-4, Easy
    Intended Pace: Leisure
    Description: Looking for something fun to do on a Friday evening? Join us at “golden hour” for a leisurely 4–5 mile walk (approximately 17–18 minute pace) through the beautiful Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (2332 New Garden Rd., Greensboro) and adjoining Country Park. We will visit the newly renovated Hoskins Farmstead, the homestead of the Hoskins Family during the 18th and 19th centuries. After the walk, anyone interested can stroll over to Ozzie's Ice Cream for a refreshing treat and enjoy the evening air. FYI — Ozzie’s offers non-dairy options as well. Please park in the overflow lot along Old Battleground Road, as the Visitor Center closes at 5:00 PM. Hope you can join us!
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  • Bill Craft Trail

    • 06/27/2026
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Greensboro
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 6/27/2026 8:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 6/26/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Vicki Zina
    Distance: 7 miles
    Difficulty: R-10, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 350 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 miles
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  • Indian Creek Trail @ Hanging Rock

    • 06/27/2026
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Hanging Rock State Park, NC
    • 8
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 6/27/2026 9:30 AM
    Signup Deadline: 6/25/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Jeff Frey
    Distance: 8.5 miles
    Difficulty: R-20, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1300 ft.
    Description: We will meet at the Hanging Rock Dan River access for the Indian Creek trail hike at 1258 Flinchum Road. Hike the Indian Creek Trail up to the picnic shelter out-and-back, then the short Riverbluffs trail loop along the Dan River at the end. Hiking poles recommended for rocky stream crossings. For those interested an optional stop at the Green Heron Ale House on the way out (www.greenheronalehouse.com).
    Required Gear: Hiking Poles, Water, snack/lunch, more water.
    Max Participants: 15
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  • Boone Fork Trail at Price Park

    • 06/27/2026
    • 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Boone Fork Trail at Price Park off the Blueridge Parkway
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 6/27/2026 9:30 AM
    Signup Deadline: 6/26/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Allison Schwartz
    Distance: 5 miles
    Difficulty: R-15, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 500 ft.
    Description: This beautiful 5 mile hike is a club favorite. Although not strenuous with a few uphill sections and gains of about 500’ elevation, this will be a good workout as we encounter numerous stream crossings, rocks, roots, muddy and wet paths, and the opportunity to climb a few ladders. This is considered an easy-to- moderate hike for EXPERIENCED hikers and not a walk in the park. Bring poles, sturdy and appropriate footwear, water and a few snacks. Weather and time permitting, let's plan on a post hike picnic at Julian Price Park.
    Required Gear: poles are helpful, water, snacks lunch for picnic
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  • Osprey-Townsend Hike

    • 06/28/2026
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Osprey Trail Head 4907Yanceyville Rd, Brown Summit, NC
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 6/28/2026 8:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 6/27/2026 5:00 pm
    Leader: Ruth Moss
    Distance: 8 miles
    Difficulty: R-10, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 200 ft.
    Description: Join me for a hike along the Greensboro Watershed. Let’s meet a little before 8:00 AM at the Osprey Parking lot on Yanceyville Street. Coming from downtown Greensboro (going north) the parking lot is around ¼ mile on the left past Reedy Fork Baptist Church. We will hike a short distance on Osprey, then pick up Townsend trail, hike to the end of Townsend, and back to the cars. This walk is around 7.5-8 miles out and back. It’s not necessary to inform me that you are hiking, but if there are questions please contact me.
    Required Gear: water, snacks
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