Scenic Avl Series #1: Hard Times Trail - Alternate Route

Join me for a hike after work in Bent Creek. We will start at the Hard Times trailhead and hike about 5 miles. There will be downed trees, and part of the hike is a real scramble (at least it was when I scouted it).

Rating: Moderate
Length: 5.5 miles
Surface: Trail/Logging Road
Elevation Gain: 600 ft
Pace: 3 mph on the flats, slower on incline
Dogs: on leash
Bears: None so far this year
Features: Nice walk through the woods. We will not go to the Arboretum because it is closed.
Cautions: Muddy after rain, with some high grass. There are trees down at the start of the hike. Long pants and bug repellent recommended.

Carpool: 5:30 from Papa's and Beer.

Alternate Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/hard-times-alternate-37968ad

Scenic Asheville Series: There are 9 hikes in the series; hike them all and receive an attractive badge for your backpack.

RSVP and On-Time Start:

• If you decide you cannot come, please change your RSVP
• If you must cancel, please change your status to "Not Going" as soon as possible so wait-listers can have sufficient notice.
• There are generally 1 or 2 no-shows on my hikes, so we don't wait for people to arrive. If you are late, you'll be left behind.
• If you no-show 2 times without changing your RSVP and/or contacting the hike leader, you may be blocked from the group.
• Please note that there is never cell coverage at the start of the hike, so please change your RSVP as soon as you know you can't make it.

Notes and comments are genuinely appreciated.

Guests: Please ask guests to sign up for the hike themselves.

Disclaimer and Release of Liability:
This activity involves hiking on city streets that may have traffic. Participants are responsible for their safety on streets and trails. The organizer of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. If you sign up or participate in this event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries, illnesses, and damages arising from, as a result of, and associated with this event. In addition, you acknowledge that you agree to the Meetup terms: https://4142298.xyz/terms

Hard Times Trailhead
375 Wesley Branch Rd · Asheville, NC

There is no cellular coverage at the trailhead! If you're late, there will be no way to contact us. Look for a white Subaru Crosstrek with a Peking University bumper sticker at the trailhead.