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Spring Hiking Series: Mountain Bridge Passage Loop

February 18, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Where: Eva Russel Chandler Heritage Preserve and Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area

Meet: Ironwood Square, Conserving Carolina’s office, 847 Case Street, Hendersonville, NC, at 8:30 a.m.

4.5 miles, moderately difficult; trail type – loop

Approximately 40 minute drive

 

Starting at Eva Russel Chandler Heritage Preserve, hikers will enjoy a lovely stroll to a granite outcrop with views of the Upstate and observe Slickum Creek as it flows over the edge of the escarpment. The trail will lead the group along Persimmon Ridge Road and then back into the forest and to a scenic pond within the Persimmon Ridge Headwaters, protected by Naturaland Trust. The trail leads back to Persimmon Ridge Road and then into the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area where the group will pick up the Mountain Bridge Passage Trail.  The trail crosses several streams, including West Fork Wattacoo Creek, and offers several long range views.

Pre-registration is mandatory, and space is limited to 20 participants. RSVP below.

 

Contact [email protected] with additional questions.

Conserving Carolina is sponsoring a Friday hiking series this spring, free, guided, and open to the public. The hikes will meet at various locations (noted for each date) and will leave promptly at 8:45 a.m. Hikers should plan to return to the area in the late afternoon, time varying with group size, distance of hike, and drive time. Car-pooling will be organized at the meeting locations. If you’re coming from an area closer to the trailhead, please contact Pam Torlina (email above and number below) to make other meeting arrangements.

Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water for yourself.

In case of inclement weather, please contact Pam Torlina by email at: pam@conservingcarolina by 8:00 on the day of the hike and/or check the Conserving Carolina website ‘calendar’ and/or Facebook page to see if the hike will take place. Please also remember to bring any medication that you may need in the event of an emergency (ie: epinephrine, nitroglycerine, insulin, etc.). Hike leaders will carry a first aid kit; however, it may not contain specific medication for your individual needs.

Before each hike, you will be asked to sign a waiver form. For your safety, do not attempt any hike beyond your ability and experience. This schedule is subject to change.

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Date:
February 18, 2022
Time:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Venue

Ironwood Plaza
847 Case Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792 United States
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