Guided Hikes of Rock Castle Gorge

Guided Hikes of Rock Castle Gorge

Saturday, July 9, 2011

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Every other Saturday between now and September 17th, rangers from the Blue Ridge Parkway will be leading guided hikes in Rock Castle Gorge. The five mile hikes will highlight the history of the Rock Castle community.

Participants will meet at the Rocky Knob Cabins at Milepost 174. Hikers are asked to wear good hiking boots, be prepared for stream crossings, and bring water and lunch. The hike will end at the lower end of Rock Castle Gorge Trail at the CCC Camp Road off of VA Route 8. Shuttle back to cars will be available for drivers, or you may set up your own shuttle ahead of time.

The dates for this series are: 7/9/11, 7/23/11, 8/6/11, 8/20/11, 9/3/11, 9/17/11

Times: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Call ahead to 540-745-9662 to verify dates or for more information.



Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com

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Upcoming Hiking Programs in the Smokies

Upcoming Hiking Programs in the Smokies

Thursday, September 11, 2008

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There are a handful of special programs coming up in the Smoky Mountains that hikers might be interested in. Over the next several weeks the park will be sponsoring several scheduled hikes which will be guided by park rangers. All hikes are free to the public.

On September 15, and then again on October 14, there will be a Full Moon Hike in Cades Cove. Both hikes begin at 7:00 p.m. from the Orientation Shelter at the beginning of the Cades Cove Loop Road.

As part of the 75th anniversary celebration of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) this year, in which the park is honoring the achievements of the CCC, there will be two ranger lead hikes. On Friday, September 26, there will be a hike up the Kephart Prong Trail. This hike begins at 10:00 a.m. The next day, on September 27, there will be a hike along the Old Sugarlands Trail. This hike will begin at 1:00 p.m.

On Saturday, October 4, there will be hike into the Little Cataloochee Valley to discover the rich history of the area. This hike begins at 10:00 a.m.

For more information on each of these hikes, please click on the park’s events calendar at:

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/events.htm


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com Detailed information on trails in the Smoky Mountains; includes trail descriptions, key features, pictures, video, maps, elevation profiles, news, hiking gear store, and more.

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