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| Hiking Schedule July 2011 Exploring the Area |
- Hikes are Friday mornings unless otherwise noted.
- Meet at Amore Cafe and Coffee Shop by 8:45 am. (Park in front of the Citgo.) Leave at
9 am. Usually back by lunch - Bring water and sunscreen. Wear appropriate footwear (Hiking boots strongly
recommended). - Please let me know if you plan to come. (Not required, just helpful). Click here
tony@ToxawayTony.com or phone me at 828-421-7895. - Please be aware you are hiking at your own risk. The hike leaders, the Lake Toxaway
Company and the LTCA are not responsible for accident or illness. - Hike leader may change or cancel hike at any time for any reason. Check back often for
changes, especially if the weather is questionable. You can also check the Lake
Toxaway North Carolina page on Facebook for updates.
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| Copyright 2011 by Tony Austin |
July 1 - Sam Knob
Easy. (Details)
There's a 360-degree view of the Pisgah National Forest from the summit Sam Knob.
This is a gentle hike. If the group wants to we can include a side trip to the Devil's
Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Easy. (Details)
There's a 360-degree view of the Pisgah National Forest from the summit Sam Knob.
This is a gentle hike. If the group wants to we can include a side trip to the Devil's
Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
July 22 - Fish Hatchery
Moderate (Details)
The trailhead for this hike is the Walhalla Fish Hatchery. It’s worth a few minutes to look
around there, then we start down the trail, following the East Fork of the Chattooga
River down to where it empties into the river itself. There’s a nice picnic area there.
Bring a snack or lunch and we can stay at this junction for a while. Those who want to
can explore up and down the river, maybe venturing as far as Spoon Auger Falls.
Moderate (Details)
The trailhead for this hike is the Walhalla Fish Hatchery. It’s worth a few minutes to look
around there, then we start down the trail, following the East Fork of the Chattooga
River down to where it empties into the river itself. There’s a nice picnic area there.
Bring a snack or lunch and we can stay at this junction for a while. Those who want to
can explore up and down the river, maybe venturing as far as Spoon Auger Falls.
July 29 - Ellicott Rock
Moderate (Details)
The hike to Ellicott Rock offers not only a pleasant walk along the banks of the
Chattooga River but a chance to see a rock that has an interesting role in the region's
history...a rock that's listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. We'll walk along
the river for a while and sit along the banks and climbing out onto the rocks, then turn
around and come back the way we came.
Moderate (Details)
The hike to Ellicott Rock offers not only a pleasant walk along the banks of the
Chattooga River but a chance to see a rock that has an interesting role in the region's
history...a rock that's listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. We'll walk along
the river for a while and sit along the banks and climbing out onto the rocks, then turn
around and come back the way we came.
| Meet at Amore Cafe Friday mornings, 8:45 am |
Aug 26 - Warden Falls
Moderate (Details)
This beautiful waterfall on the Tuckasegee River cascades about 35 feet into a pool at
the base of the falls. It's an easy hike into Panthertown Valley, but rated moderate due
to the final short but steep descent to the falls...and on the return, a short but steep
climb back to the trail. The waterfall is impressive.
Moderate (Details)
This beautiful waterfall on the Tuckasegee River cascades about 35 feet into a pool at
the base of the falls. It's an easy hike into Panthertown Valley, but rated moderate due
to the final short but steep descent to the falls...and on the return, a short but steep
climb back to the trail. The waterfall is impressive.