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  • Restaurant Outing

    • 01/23/2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Lucky 32
    • 1
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    Type of Outing: Meal
    When: THU 1/23/2025 6:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 1/21/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Beverly Grier
    Description: Join me for dinner at a PHOC favorite: Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, located at 1421 Westover Terrace, off W. Wendover, Greensboro. Lucky 32 features “exceptional renderings of classic Southern dishes made with plenty of local ingredients.” Great starters, plates, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Not too expensive. Maximum of 10 people. Please register by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, so I can make the reservation.
    Max Participants: 10
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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 01/23/2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • Friendly Center
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 1/23/2025 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 1/22/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Carol Parks
    Difficulty: R-, Easy
    Description: The walk portion of this event is cancelled until around the 1st of March. However, we will still go to dinner at 6:30. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. Members check your weekly email for details for the dinner location. Non-members can contact Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 or mchamleync@gmail.com.
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  • Hanging Rock State Park

    • 01/25/2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • Danbury, NC
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 1/25/2025 8:30 AM
    Signup Deadline: 1/24/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Joan Heiss
    Distance: 8.4 miles
    Difficulty: R-27, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft.
    Description: Please join me for a winter hike beginning at 8:30 a.m. We will meet at the lake parking lot for a 4 peak hike including: Wolf Rock, House Rock, Cook’s Wall, and Moore’s Knob. We will hike the Wolf Rock Trail to Cook’s Wall. Coming back we will connect to the Moore’s Wall Loop via the the Magnolia Springs connector and have lunch at the Tower. Since we will be hiking on a surface of gravel/dirt/rock with some uneven steps, poles are recommended. 8.4 miles, 1900ft elev, [R-27]
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  • Daniel Boone Scout Trail to McRae Peak (changed route)

    • 01/25/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Grandfather Mountain
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 1/25/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 1/24/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Vance Barron
    Distance: 9.54 miles
    Difficulty: R-38, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 2,817 ft.
    Description: (The hike has been changed because the Profile Trail is still closed.) This is an out-and-back hike to McRae Peak on Grandfather Mountain. The hike will begin at the Boone Fork Parking Area and follow the Daniel Boone Scout Trail to the Grandfather Trail, and continue past The Chute to McRae Peak. This is a strenuous hike which will involve some scrambling and ladder climbing. If conditions are too icy, the hike will turn around at the Attic Window before descending The Chute. Register on the web site no later than the Wednesday before the hike. 9.54 miles; 2,817 ft elev, [R-38]
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  • Stone Mountain: Tour de Wolf Rock

    • 01/25/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Roaring Gap, NC
    • 2
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 1/25/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 1/24/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: C.T. Finney
    Distance: 11 miles
    Difficulty: R-26, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,549 ft.
    Description: Come hike with me at Stone Mountain State Park on Saturday, January 25th. First introduced to me by the great Nicole Mazgaj, this saunter has become one of my favorite hikes around Stone Mountain SP and offers a full and awe-inspiring view of the magnificent monadnock, Wolf Rock. Together, we'll begin at the backpacker's parking lot, and using the MST, we will hike up, over, down, around, up and back down Wolf Rock. We will cross two babbling creeks, crowned by the grace of the rhododendrons and get to experience a unique view into history as we pass by a few stills before experiencing the majesty of two of Stone Mountain's most stunning waterfalls. As always, it would not be a true "Finn adventure" if we did not have a crisp trail-cap afterwards at the Angry Troll, and I would love for all who can to join me there after the hike! 11 miles, 1549ft elev, [R-26]
    Max Participants: 15

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  • Watershed Trails Nat Greene and Palmetto

    • 01/25/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Greensboro
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 1/25/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 1/24/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Vicki Zina
    Distance: 8 miles
    Difficulty: R-12, Easy
    Description: This is an out-and-back hike to McRae Peak on Grandfather Mountain. The hike will begin at the Profile Trailhead, follow the Profile Trail to the Grandfather Trail, and continue past the Chute to McRae Peak. This is a strenuous hike which will involve some scrambling and ladder climbing. Register on the web site no later than the Wednesday before the hike. 8.6 miles, 3048ft elev, [R-40]

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  • Bill Craft Trail

    • 01/26/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Taylor Preserve Plainfield Rd
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 1/26/2025 1:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 1/25/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Claudia Cannady
    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. 7 miles, [R-12]

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  • Piedmont Environmental Center

    • 01/26/2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • 1220 Penny Road, High Point
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 1/26/2025 1:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 1/25/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Butch and Terri Wilson
    Distance: 3 miles
    Difficulty: R-6, Easy
    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 miles. R6
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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 01/30/2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • Friendly Center
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 1/30/2025 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 1/29/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Carol Parks
    Difficulty: R-, Easy
    Description: The walk portion of this event is cancelled until around the 1st of March. However, we will still go to dinner at 6:30. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. Members check your weekly email for details for the dinner location. Non-members can contact Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 or mchamleync@gmail.com.  
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  • Five Peaks

    • 02/01/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Hanging Rock Park
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/1/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 1/31/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Juhua Morrison
    Distance: 11.3 miles
    Difficulty: R-33, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 2,242 ft.
    Description: Hanging Rock State Park is close to Greensboro and Winston Salem. We will get together in front of the visitor center and start to hike at 9 AM. We will start the Hanging Rock trail and do a clockwise to the Moore’s Knob as the last peak. We’ll get outstanding views at all five peaks. Our early lunch will be at House Rock. 11.3 miles, 2242ft elev, [R-33]
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  • Hattaway/Morrow Mtn. Trails

    • 02/01/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Morrow Mountain State Park
    • 8
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/1/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 1/31/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Wayne Hale
    Distance: 8.4 miles
    Difficulty: R-22, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft.
    Description: Morrow Mountain State Park will allow crisply clear views of the rolling Piedmont, Uwharrie Mountains, and the rivers and lake between. This 1400-foot elevation hike starting from the park office at 9:00 a.m. will start with the Hattaway Mountain 3.1 mile loop, then back past the visitors center to the Morrow Mountain Trail. We will have lunch at the summit then return to the park office. Contact me by Friday January 31st at noon if you plan to come, where from and your interest in car pooling. 8.4 miles, 1400ft elev, [R-22]
    Max Participants: 15
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  • Primitive/Cedar Ridge Trails

    • 02/01/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Doughton Park
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/1/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 1/31/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Joan Heiss
    Distance: 12.8 miles
    Difficulty: R-39, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 3,040 ft.
    Description: This is a scenic but strenuous hike in Doughton Park. We will start at Longbottom Road and hike Grassy Gap Fire Road for 1.5 miles, then climb to the ridge on the Bluff Ridge Primitive Trail to the shelter (approximate 2370 ft climb in 2.8 miles). We will have an early lunch at the shelter. We will hike Bluff Mountain Trail towards Brinegar Cabin and then down the Cedar Ridge Trail to the cars. 12.8 miles, 3040ft elev. [R-39]
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  • Mid-Winter Walk and Yoga

    • 02/01/2025
    • 12:45 PM
    • Meeting Location: Old Salem Museum, 900 Old Salem Rd, Winston-Salem
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/1/2025 12:45 PM
    Signup Deadline: 1/31/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Jae Furman
    Distance: 4 miles
    Difficulty: R-8, Easy
    Elevation Gain: ft.
    Description: We'll walk 1.5 miles along the greenway to a beautiful and cozy yoga studio in the arts district, enjoy a one-hour yoga class (mats, straps & blocks provided), and then head back to Old Salem for a stroll through the National Historic Landmark District. Total walking distance will be around 4 miles. The yoga class is free (donations accepted) although space is limited and advance registration is required. The walking component is rated easy [R8]. The yoga component is as easy as you want it to be. Contact Jae Furman for information on how to register for the class: sweetmountainways@gmail.com Please sign up online by Friday, Jan. 31 at NOON. 4 miles, [R-8]
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  • Backpacking

    • 02/03/2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 02/05/2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Shining Rock Wilderness
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    Type of Outing: Backpack
    When: MON 2/3/2025 8:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 2/2/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Vance Barron
    Distance: 17.2 miles
    Difficulty: R-25, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 4,700 ft.
    Description: Day 1 (Monday, February 3) - Leave the Triad area for the Shining Rock Wilderness. Park at the Sam Knob parking lot accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hike 4.5 miles to Shining Rock Gap and establish camp. Day 2 (Tuesday, February 4) - Hike from Shining Rock Gap to Cold Mountain and return to camp, 8.1 miles. Day 3 (Wednesday, February 5) - Hike 4.5 miles from Shining Rock Gap to Sam Knob parking lot and return to the Triad. Three-day total miles: 17.2. Three-day total elevation gain: 4,700 feet. [R-25] Register on the web site no later than January 30, 2025
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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 02/06/2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • Friendly Center
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 2/6/2025 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 2/5/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Carol Parks
    Difficulty: R-, Easy
    Description: The walk portion of this event is cancelled until around the 1st of March. However, we will still go to dinner at 6:30. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. Members check your weekly email for details for the dinner location. Non-members can contact Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 or mchamleync@gmail.com. 
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  • Tour de Wolf Rock

    • 02/08/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Stone Mountain
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/8/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 2/7/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Nicole Mazgaj
    Distance: 11 miles
    Difficulty: R-25, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft.
    Description: This hike, led by different PHOC hike leaders throughout the year, has become a club favorite. It was christened by Vance Barron because it takes a meandering tour around the top of Stone Mountain over the park’s established trails, while also offering the added attraction of hiking an off-trail section from Black Jack to an old bridle path, getting a glimpse of a disabled still, and crossing a few streams before pausing to visit the Hutchinson homestead. This is a lollipop hike that starts and ends on the Mountain-to-Sea Trail (the stick of the lollipop) from the backpackers’ parking lot. This is a moderate, scenic, varied, and lengthy hike suitable for most hikers with some experience in mountain walking. Buyer’s beware-we will be crossing a couple of streams, which at this time of year, may be above ankle height. Poles are therefore strongly recommended. PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE NO LATER THAN 12:00 PM ON FRIDAY 7. I WILL PROMPTLY GET BACK TO YOU WITH MEETING PLACE AND TIME OPTIONS. 11 miles, 1400ft elev, [R-25]
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  • Indian Creek and Hanging Rock Trails

    • 02/08/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Danbury, NC
    • 13
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/8/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 2/7/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: C.T. Finney
    Distance: 10 miles
    Difficulty: R-26, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,620 ft.
    Description: Among the hidden hollows and dales of Hanging Rock State Park lies this classic tributary of the Dan River – the Indian Creek. This hike will have us beginning at the nice and smooth graveled road at the end of Flincham Rd and will have us ascending Hanging Rock from far down below. We will hike up by the rushing falls hidden by the grace of the rhododendrons and mountain laurels. We’ll climb all the way to the top of Hanging Rock where we’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape and have lunch there before making our way back down the way we came. Please bring poles for creek crossings and be prepared to enjoy a gorgeous day at this near-to-home hike. If they are open, I plan to hold a social hour afterwards at the Green Heron to reward ourselves with a crisp trail-cap! 10 miles, 1620ft elev, [R-26]
    Max Participants: 15
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  • Pilot Creek, Grindstone, and Visitor's Center

    • 02/09/2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Pinnacle, NC
    • 12
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 2/9/2025 1:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 2/8/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: C.T. Finney
    Distance: 8 miles
    Difficulty: R-16, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 800 ft.
    Description: Come away with me to the majesty of the Sauratown Mountains, to Pilot Mountain, or what the American Indians called “Jomeokee,” or “The Great Guide,” which to this day remains one of North Carolina’s most iconic natural landmarks. On Sunday, February 9th at 1:00PM, I plan to lead a hike along the Pilot Creek trail, a tributary of the mighty Yadkin River. Our journey will begin across the way from the mountain, on the hauntingly beautiful Pilot Creek Trail where we will hike beneath the lush foliage, by the murmuring stream of Pilot Creek, through stunning meadows with crisp views of Big Pinnacle, and by ancient homesteads left in ruin from the wake of a simpler time. We will then hike up the mountain a ways and take the Grindstone Trail out to the visitor's center where we'll enjoy a small afternoon break and return to our cars the way we came. The route that we take will give you a fairly comprehensive tour of the foothills of the mountain and should take us about 3 hours or so to complete. After the hike, I plan to go to the nearby town of Pilot Mountain for a trail-cap at the Tilted Ladder and would love all who can to join me. 8 miles, 800 ft elev, [R-16]
    Max Participants: 15
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  • PHOC Meeting

    • 02/10/2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensboro
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    Type of Outing: Club Event
    When: MON 2/10/2025 7:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 2/9/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: George Crouse
    Description: Club Meeting Westminster Presbyterian Church Presentation by Dave Johnson: The Sawtooth Mountains of Central Idaho Dave Johnson will present a glimpse of the stunning landscapes of Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains, with its jagged peaks, alpine lakes, and wildflower filled meadows. We'll hear a brief history of the Sawtooth Mountains, discuss key trails of interest, and share some tips for planning a trip to the area. Please plan to join us for the February meeting and presentation!
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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 02/13/2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • Friendly Center
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 2/13/2025 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 2/12/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Carol Parks
    Difficulty: R-, Easy
    Description: The walk portion of this event is cancelled until around the 1st of March. However, we will still go to dinner at 6:30. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. Members check your weekly email for details for the dinner location. Non-members can contact Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 or mchamleync@gmail.com. 
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  • Hiking the Grindstone

    • 02/15/2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • Pilot Mountain
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/15/2025 8:30 AM
    Signup Deadline: 2/14/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Joan Heiss
    Distance: 7.1 miles
    Difficulty: R-22, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft.
    Description: Please join me at the Pilot Mountain visitor center at 8:30 a.m. for an out and back on the Grindstone Trail. We will hike the Grindstone Trail going counterclockwise to the base of the summit and connect back to the Grindstone via the Ledge Springs Trail. This trail is perfect if you are looking for a peaceful walk in nature. Obviously we will do some climbing on the front end and rock stepping on the ledge portion. Poles might be helpful on the Ledge Springs portion. 7.1 miles, 1500ft elev, [R-22]
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  • Rock Castle Gorge

    • 02/15/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Rocky Knob, Virginia
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/15/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 2/14/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Cecilia Lecompte
    Distance: 11.3 miles
    Difficulty: R-33, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 2,257 ft.
    Description: This hike begins at the CCC Camp Road at Rock Castle Creek, climbs up to the Blue Ridge Parkway, goes over Rocky Knob, returns to Rock Castle Creek, and descents to the starting point. Register on the web site no later than Wednesday before the hike. 11.3 miles, 2257ft elev, [R-33]
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  • Tory’s Den to Cook’s Wall Danbury, NC

    • 02/15/2025
    • 9:00 AM
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    Type of Outing: Hike

    When: SAT 2/15/2025 9:00 AM

    Signup Deadline: 2/14/2025 5:00 pm

    Leader: David Johnson

    Distance: 10.5 miles

    Difficulty: R-29, Moderate

    Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft.

    Description:  Our hike will begin 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; then up Magnolia Springs to House Rock. We’ll take a short stop at House Rock for a snack, then up to Cook’s Wall for beautiful views and lunch. Our return will retrace our path with a small detour on the easy Ruben Mountain Trail. 10.5 miles, 1,800 feet of elevation gain. Please sign up be Friday noon if you would like to carpool. [R-29]


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  • Nat Greene and Palmetto Trails

    • 02/16/2025
    • 1:00 PM
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 2/16/2025 1:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 2/15/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Claudia Cannady
    Distance: 8 miles
    Difficulty: R-12, Easy
    Description: Join me for an 8-mile hike on the Nat Greene and Palmetto trails. These are pretty trails with views of Lake Brandt.  We will meet at the Lake Brandt Marina-Nat Greene watershed trailhead (on the left as you enter the marina parking lot) at 1:00pm. 5945 Lake Brandt Rd., Greensboro, NC 27455.  Bring water and a snack. Contact me with questions or register on the website if you plan to come. 8 miles, [R-12]
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  • Piedmont Environmental Center

    • 02/16/2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • 1220 Penny Road, High Point
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 2/16/2025 1:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 2/15/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Butch and Terri Wilson
    Distance: 3 miles
    Difficulty: R-6, 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 miles. R6
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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 02/20/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Friendly Center
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 2/20/2025 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 2/19/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Carol Parks
    Difficulty: R-, Easy
    Description: The walk portion of this event is cancelled until around the 1st of March. However, we will still go to dinner at 6:30. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. Members check your weekly email for details for the dinner location. Non-members can contact Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 or mchamleync@gmail.com. 
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  • Bill Craft Trail

    • 02/22/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Taylor PreservePlainfield Rd
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/22/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 2/21/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Vicki Zina
    Distance: 7 miles
    Difficulty: R-12, Easy
    Elevation Gain: 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. 7 miles, [R-12]
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  • Stone Mountain MST connector

    • 02/22/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Stone Mountain State Park
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 2/22/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 2/21/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Sandra Mitchell
    Distance: 10 miles
    Difficulty: R-32, Strenuous
    Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft.
    Description: This hike includes beautiful views and waterfalls. It is a 10-mile, 2200-foot route will be the lollipop loop including the Mountains-to-Sea Trail connector from the backpackers lot at Stone Mountain, the Stone Mountain Loop trail, Cedar Rock trail, and Wolf Rock trails. Email for further details and weather updates if interested in this hike by Friday NOON on Feb 21. 10 miles, 2200ft elev, [R-32]
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  • Pilot Mountain

    • 02/23/2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Meeting Location: Near Visitor's Center (rsvp for exact location
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SUN 2/23/2025 12:00 PM
    Signup Deadline: 2/22/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Jae Furman
    Distance: 7 miles
    Difficulty: R-20, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft.
    Description: This 5-7 mile hike will follow the Grindstone and Ledge Spring trails to the pinnacle parking area overlook, circle around on Pilot Knob Trail (optional) and then back down the Grindstone trail. This hike is rated difficult due to the relatively steep grade (the pinnacle is 1,400 foot above the surrounding terrain). The exact route and mileage depends on where we start, how we're feeling, and the weather. Bring snacks, water and layers. RSVP for exact meeting location. Please sign up online by Friday, Feb 21 at NOON 7 miles, 1400ft elev, [R-20] The hike will be canceled or the route will be changed if temperatures are below freezing or there is chance of precipitation.
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  • Thursday Night Walk

    • 02/27/2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • Friendly Center
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    Type of Outing: Walk
    When: THU 2/27/2025 6:30 PM
    Signup Deadline: 2/26/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Carol Parks
    Difficulty: R-, Easy
    Description: The walk portion of this event is cancelled until around the 1st of March. However, we will still go to dinner at 6:30. The group will have rotating leaders. The leaders are Carol Parks, John Hanson, Barbara Hanson and Joe Regan. Members check your weekly email for details for the dinner location. Non-members can contact Carol Parks at 336-908-6502 or mchamleync@gmail.com. 
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  • Fews Ford Access - Multiple Trails

    • 03/01/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • Eno River State Park
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    Type of Outing: Hike
    When: SAT 3/1/2025 9:00 AM
    Signup Deadline: 2/28/2025 5:00 pm
    Leader: Clare Strayhorn
    Distance: 7.5 miles
    Difficulty: R-22, Moderate
    Elevation Gain: 650 ft.
    Description: Let’s check out the Eno in winter! Eno River State Park is a good place to hike at this time of year – since there is always a chance of seeing a few early wildflowers and daffodils blooming around the old cabins. Also,with the leaves being off the trees, there are many good views of the river. This is the same hike that I led in November but there is a chance that I might not include the portion of the hike with the stream crossing depending on weather conditions and water levels. Please plan to meet at 9 am at the new Visitor Center parking lot on the right just before the end of Cole Mill Rd. The hike will consist of two loops, the longer one on the visitor center side of the river, the other (the Cox Mountain trail loop) on the other side across the swing bridge. The first loop comprising Buckquarter, Ridge, Shakori and Holden Mill Trails will be about 7.5 miles and hikers can choose to do just this part of the hike if they want to do a slightly shorter hike. The 2nd part will take us across the swing bridge for another 4.25 miles. This is a varied hike with plenty to see, good views along the river, old cabins, homesteads, mill sites, and views from the top of Cox Mountain, etc. Trail conditions are rocky and rooty in places especially along the river, so please wear appropriate footwear. Be prepared for a bit of rock scrambling on the Holden Mill Trail. We’ll stop for a snack at a scenic spot on the Holden Mill Trail followed by lunch by the river on the Cox Mt. Trail. Both loops commence from the Visitor Center. From Greensboro, the park can be easily accessed from I-85. Take Pleasant Green Rd. for about 2 miles to an intersection with Cole Mill Rd. Take a left on Cole Mill, and go about ¾ mile to the park entrance. The parking lot and visitor center is just before the end of the road on the right. The total mileage should be around 11.5 miles, elevation about 1000 ft., or 7.5 miles elevation 650 ft. [R-22]
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