All trips originate in either Franklin or Highlands, North Carolina. See
abbreviations for specific locations indicated on each description. On all our
hiking trips bring a lunch, drink and something to sit on. A hiking stick
is optional. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring raingear (no matter what the weather!).
Guests are always welcome, but we ask that pets be left at home. Guests should register by phone since hikes are limited to 20 people and are sometimes cancelled by bad weather.
Groups will wait no longer
than 5 minutes beyond the set meeting time. Those carpooling are asked to contribute 3 cents per mile to the driver. r/t indicates round trip.
All phone numbers without area codes shown
are area code 828.
MP: Macon Plaza, Franklin
WP: Westgate Plaza, Franklin
BA: Bank of America, Highlands, formerly HNB
CWB: Wachovia Bank, Cashiers
CH: Craft House (Club Meeting Place) 173 Carl Slagle Rd., Franklin
E- Easy, a short hike of less than 4 miles without much ascending or
descending.
M- Moderate, a 4 to 7 mile hike with up to 1,000 ft. Climb
in elevation.
S- Strenuous, a hike of 5 miles or more with over 1,000
ft. gain in elevation or a hike with very steep rock sections.
2002
Sat. Oct. 26 RABUN BALD TO OVERFLOW CREEK RD.: (w/shuttle) 7 mi. S 1100'
elev. gain.
Leader: Joe Gatins, 706-782-9944. Meet HBA 9:00 am or Ski
Scaly parking area 9:30 am. Drive 25 mi. r/t. Return 3-4 pm.
Sun. Oct. 27 GOAT BALD: (off FS 711) 3 mi. E 360 degree views of Cheoah
and Tusquittee Balds.
Leader: Kay Coriell, 369-6820. Meet at WP at 2:00
pm. Drive 40 mi. r/t.
Sat.,Nov. 2 Miller Trek Loop at Brasstown Valley Resort: (new hike) 5 or 6.5 mi. M-S
Elev. gain 1,130 ft.
Leaders: Ann & Jack Blake, 369-1108. Meet at WP 8:30 am.
Drive 113 mi. r/t. Optional buffet lunch at Brasstown Valley Resort after the hike.
Sun. Nov. 3 ROUND MT.: 5 mi. E-M
Leader: Carl Blozan, 743-1765. Meet at
CWB 1:30 pm. Drive 12 mi. r/t. Return 4-5 pm.
Sun.,Nov. 3 BLACK MTN.: (in Jones Creek area) 3 mi. E Leader: Kay Coriell, 369-6820. Meet at MP 2:00 pm. Drive 12 mi. r/t.
Sat.,Nov. 9 SHORTOFF MTN.: 4 mi. M Elev. gain 800 ft. Leader: Mo Wheeler, 526-9561. Meet at HBA 9:30 am. Drive 10 mi. r/t. Return 2:00 pm.
Sat.,Nov. 16 CHIMNEYTOP: (Cashiers Valley) 4 mi. M-S Elev. gain 1,180 ft. Leader: Carl Blozan, 743-1765. Meet at CWB 9:30 am. Drive 7 mi. r/t. Return 2-3 pm.
Sat.,Nov. 16 TELLICO GAP TO WESSER BALD SHELTER & RETURN: 7 mi. S Leader: Fred Haller, 369-8727. Meet at WP 9:00 am. Drive 60 mi. r/t.
Sun.,Nov. 17 SKITTY CREEK TR..: (from Hwy. 64 to Cliffside Lake) 3 mi. E Leader: Kay Coriell, 369-6820. Meet at MP 2:00 pm. Drive 30 mi. r/t.
Sat.,Nov. 23 SLOAN BRIDGE TO WHITEWATER FALLS: 5 mi. M Leader: Dick Watson, 526-4877. Meet at HBA 9:30 am; CWB 10:00 am. Drive 40 mi. r/t. Return 4-5 pm.
Sat.,Nov. 30 WAYAH CREST TO SILER BALD,TO SHELTER & RETURN: 5.5 mi. M Leader: Bud Colcord, 524-9952. Meet at WP 9:00 am. Drive 35 mi. r/t. Return 2-3 pm.
Sun.,Dec. 1 BUDDY GAP TR.: (near Otto) 2.5 mi. E Leader: Kay Coriell, 369-6820. Meet at River Rd. picnic area on US 441 S at 2:00 pm. Drive 8 mi. r/t.
Sat.,Dec. 7 TEAGUE ESTATES: (along FS Rd. to Buck Creek Rd. w/shuttle) 7 mi. S Leader: Doris Munday, 524-2057. Meet at MP 9:00 am or call leader for alt. meeting place on Highlands Rd. Drive 20 mi. r/t. Stop at leader's home for coffee & a snack.
Sat.,Dec. 14 ROCK MTN.: 4 mi. M Elev. gain 800 ft. Leader: Dick Watson, 526-4877. Meet at HBA 9:30 am; CWB 10:00 am. Drive 30 mi. r/t. Return 2-3 pm.
Sun.,Dec. 13 LITTLE TENN. RIVER GREENWAY: ( from Nickwasi to Big Bear w/shuttle) 2 mi. E Leader: Kay Coriell, 369– 6820. Meet at Big Bear shelter 2 pm. Drive 8 mi . r/t.
Sat.,Dec. 21 WALLACE GAP TO FS INFO. CTR. ON FS 67: (via AT & Long Branch Tr. w/shuttle) 5.5 mi. M-S Leader: Charles McLaughlin, 369-5007. Meet at WP 9 am. Drive 25 mi r/t.
Sat.,Dec. 28 CHATTOOGA R. TR. TO IRON BRIDGE: (w/shuttle) 5.5 mi. M-S Leader: Joe Gatins, 706-782-9944. Meet at HBA 9:30 am.
Sun.,Dec. 29 BARTRAM TR. FOM WALLACE BRANCH TO RIDGE AND RETURN: 3 MI. M Leader: Kay Coriell, 369-6820. Meet at WP 2:00 pm. Drive 5 mi. r/t.
Please Note:
Please, be kind to our hike leaders!!! Call them, if you're planning to go on the hike that they're leading. Also, call them if you have to cancel, so they will know not to wait for you.
1. Winter hiking requires warm socks & boots with good
tread, gloves & hat. Hypothermia is to be definitely avoided. Despite
the precautions, the brisk air and magnificent views are well worth braving the
cold.
2. Rain, icy roads or snow may require some hikes to be
cancelled or alternate hikes substituted. Check with the hike leader, if at all
in doubt.