THE BLUE RIDGE GROUP HAS THREE NEW OUTINGS LEADERS! Recently Dale Kirkley, Bailey Rathbone and Shelton Wilder completed the Sierra Club's Outings Leader Training. Shelton and Bailey have both completed their provisional hikes and are now official Outings Leaders. Dale will lead his first hike sometime in April. Registration for all outings and events will be available on the calendar on our Home Page.
Mountains-to-Sea Hike September 19
This woodland hike will begin at the Tomkins Knob Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 272.5. Hiking south on the Mountains to Sea trail through a mixed hardwood and fully shaded forest trail we will step out at the midpoint (2 miles) for a vast panoramic view of Yadkin Valley and loop back into the forest for the return walk to Tomkins Knob. This is a 4 mile out and back hike with a total elevation gain of 627 feet. A good exercise hike or gentle woodlands saunter, there is very gradual incline on a mostly level tree covered trail with no rock hopping or high steps. This would be considered an easy hike by most but distance plus incline would make it easy moderate. The hike could be shortened to 2 miles if participants arrange to carpool. Contact leader for details.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE HIKE HERE. If we need to cancel the hike due to weather or other event, we will use your registration information to contact you.
There is no charge for this hike and it is open to both Sierra Club members and to non-members. We do require participants sign a standard liability waiver at the trailhead or when registering. If you'd like to read the waiver prior to the hike please email us at BlueRidgeSierraClub AT gmail.com and we will send you a copy.
Cancellation Policy: Check your email the morning of the hike for unexpected changes or cancellation.There is no charge for this hike and it is open to Sierra Club members and to non-members. You must register through the Sierra Club through the link on the calendar on the Blue Ridge Group's homepage.
Next Green Drinks in SEptember
We're still working on the details but are making plans for our next Green Drinks the end of September. Check back for more details as we get closer.
A Wonderful Day of Kayaking on the New River
We had a great morning of paddling on the New River yesterday. Thanks to Kelly and her amazing staff at RiverGirl Fishing Company for taking us out on the river and teaching us about the river and associated plants and animals. We'll have news about our next outing shortly.
A Successful Hike at Elk Knob State Park
We had a great hike at Elk Knob State Park July 26. Thanks to all who joined us. It was great getting to meet some new people. We'll have in formation about our kayaking trip August 9 in the next few days. Hope to see you then.
