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Spring Hiking Series – 354 Trace Ridge & 600 Spencer Gap Loop
March 30, 2018 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Meet: in the parking area west of Home Trust Bank, 651 W. Mills St., Columbus; 8:30 a.m.
- Hiking Distance:5 miles round-trip
- Elevation Gain:1,292 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Trail type: Loop
- Drive time: 1 hour
Hikers will head to the Mills River area of Pisgah National Forest. The hike will follow Spence Gap to Trace Ridge, making a loop around Coffee Pot Mountain. When leaving Trace Ridge, the trail descends, following Spencer Branch to Fletcher Creek, then follows North Fork Mills River back to the trailhead.
For your safety, do not attempt any hike beyond your ability and experience. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water. Please be sure to bring any personal medication that you may require.
In case of inclement weather, please contact Conserving Carolina’s Southeast (Polk County) office by 8:15 on the day of the hike and/or check the Conserving Carolina Facebook page to see if the hike will take place.
