Photo by Peter McIntosh Join us as we hike to the peak of Eagle Mountain located in the
western end of the Southern Nantahala Wilderness. We'll generally
follow abandoned roadbeds, occasionally blocked by fallen trees, to
the top of the 4,259 ft summit. This is not the shortest route, but
it is the least difficult to the peak. Since every hike is a
"nature hike" to me, you will see, for instance, how trees such as
yellowwood, yellow birch, and yellow buckeye can be identified in
their winter state and see ferns including Christmas fern, marginal
wood fern, fancy fern, rock cap, and walking fern.
Leader: Ben Cash
Meeting Time, Place, and Directions:
10:00AM at the Hiawassee Ingles. We will carpool to the trail head.
Outing Location:
Nantahala Wilderness, Towns County
USGS Quadrangle:
Macedonia, GA-NC
Distance and Difficulty:The hike will be approximately 6 miles total to the mountain top and back via the same route. This is a strenuous hike due to an elevation gain of approximately 1,800 feet and footing which is often rocky and uneven beneath the leaves.
Leisurely pace.
What to Bring and Wear: Lunch, water, rain gear if showers are expected, appropriate clothing and footwear, walking stick if needed, and if you are Allergic to bees/wasps, remember your meds/epi-pen. Since it can be windy and much colder at higher elevations, be prepared!
Participant Limit:
10
Family Safety Policy: Outings are smoke, alcohol, and drug free.
Pet Policy: Thank you for not bringing your pet friends unless otherwise noted as Dog Friendly Hike. Reservations required! This outing is free of charge, and open to everyone "first come, first served" up to the limit. Please provide your name, e-mail address, and phone number (preferably cell if you'll have one with you on outing day)
Cancellation:
Hikers will be notified if hike is cancelled due to forecast of severe weather, etc.
Questions on the day of hike: (706) 778 5155 or (706) 968 3841 for
cell which may not be available in vicinity of hike.
To sign up Click Here to contact Jennifer Lopez, Outreach Director, or call our office at 706-635-8733. |
