What we’re about
The Carolina Mountain Meetup Group was founded by the Carolina Mountain Club to access the Meetup platform. As long-standing hiking and trail maintaining club, the mission of the Carolina Mountain Club is • to explore the mountains of Western North Carolina and adjacent regions through its hiking trails and rivers, • to carry out the responsibilities we have been given by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to develop and maintain our assigned section of the Appalachian Trail and to act as its stewards, • to develop and maintain other hiking trails in Western North Carolina as approved by the Club Council, • to encourage the conservation of our natural scenery, • to foster in Club members knowledge and enjoyment of hiking, trail construction and maintenance, and fellowship and enjoyment of the out-of-doors.
Pet policy: Pets are not permitted on regular Carolina Mountain Club hikes. However, they may be permitted on Carolina Mountain Meetup hikes at the leaders discretion only if specifically stated in the hike description.
To view the Carolina Mountain Club website go to: http://www.carolinamountainclub.org/index.cfm/do/home.main
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Soco Gap to Waterrock Knob HikeNeeds location
We'll hike the Mountains to Sea trail from Soco Gap to the Waterrock Knob spur trail and on to the summit. This is an out and back hike of 9 miles that climbs steadily to achieve 2000 feet of ascent in the first 4.5 miles. The 1/2 mile spur trail to the summit is the steepest part and includes some large boulder steps. After catching our breath we will lunch at the top, enjoying the views. There are also good views along the trail where the woods open up.
We will meet at Tractor Supply in the Lakeside Plaza Shopping Center, 121 Paragon Pkwy, Clyde, NC 28721 at 8:15 and carpool to the trailhead. We should be on the trail by 9, at the summit in time for lunch and back to Soco Gap by 3:30 or 4, although these estimates are always difficult to make. Message me if you have any questions.
This is a Carolina Mountain Club hike. If you are not a CMC member please consider joining: Join CMC. While membership is not required for you to hike with me, the club does some amazing things and we can use your support!
