POST-EDIT: This hike is pending on Linville Gorge being opened to visitors. When last I checked, there is a high likelihood that the Gorge will NOT be reopened in time for this hike. Feel free to register - and I will update my registrants via email.
Riven over the years by the relentless rush of the Linville River, come join me at the Linville Gorge Wilderness on Saturday, November 30th at 9:00am. This strenuous hike will be the perfect way to walk off that excess turkey as we make the breath-taking climb (literally), along the MST, all the way up Shortoff Mountain and climb higher still towards the Chimneys. If our beautiful state of North Carolina could have but Seven Wonders, then the Linville Gorge Wilderness would be one of them without question. This hike offers unparalleled, awe-inspiring, scenic views of both the gorge and Lake James and the surrounding lands and makes more than an excellent workout. Plan for a long day with an early departure – yet I can promise it will be all worth it. If you do not want to complete the full hike, you are welcome to come and join in on Shortoff Mountain and hike as far as you'd like to go. I will message all registrants regarding carpool details closer to time. I cannot wait to meet you all there! 14.1 miles, 3350 ft elev. [R-48]