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October 5, 10 AM on The Blue Ridge Parkway at Black Balsam Road (FR 816), just south of Milepost 420 in Asheville. Join Parkway rangers for an easy to moderate 2.5 mile roundtrip hike to the summit of Sam Knob. Enjoy the beginings of the changing fall foliage and learn about the different ways animals of the mountains are preparing for the coming winter season.
The hike will begin at the Black Balsam parking area accessed via the Black Balsam Road (FR 816), just south of Milepost 420. Remember to bring water, wear good hiking shoes, and be prepared for brisk autumn weather. Call (828) 298-5330 ext. 304 for details.
Read more about hiking this area on the Internet Brothers "Meanderthals, a Hiking Blog". The Blog was created by Jeff Clark, founder of Internet Brothers,
producer of Meanderthals, and a passionate hiker. Clark lives in western NC
near the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains.
September 21 Blue Ridge Parkway Hike of the Week Join Parkway rangers at 10 AM for an easy 1-hour, 1-mile, 1-way guided hike on the Buck Springs Trail near the site of George Vanderbilt’s hunting lodge. Enjoy cooler fall temperatures and celebrate the autumnal equinox.
The hike starts at the Buck Springs Gap Parking Overlook (MP 407.7) and ends at the Pisgah Inn. Participants may wish to set up shuttles, or they can retrace their steps along the trail back to Buck Springs Gap. Hikers should bring water, wear good walking shoes, and be prepared for changeable weather conditions.
