Previous hiking threads were outdated. Thought i'd start one. Of course it is early on a Friday so I might have done fucked up.

Anyway. Thinking about going hiking this weekend with a group of people. Considering the Wilson Creek Wilderness area because the water's warm (was there last weekend and it was like a swimming pool).

Been considering doing the South Harper trail. About 10 miles round trip I believe.

http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/wilson_creek1.htm

I need to pick up some topo/trail maps for the Wilson Creek area. I live in Charlotte. I think Great Outdoor has some. Anyone have any recommendations on where to get maps or hiking around that area? Thanks!!

7/30/2010 9:37:38 AM

granted, these don't say "hiking" in particular:

the ANYTHING CAMPING/BACKPACKING (message_topic.aspx?topic=588561) thread has a lot of good information and is 7 pages or so

the App Trail (message_topic.aspx?topic=590656) thread may also be relevant

7/30/2010 10:20:50 AM

thanks. i'll post in there.

7/30/2010 10:23:43 AM

I just got back from a moderate 8 mile hike in Grayson Highlands, Virginia. Saw about 25 wild ponies.

http://www.naturalbornhikers.com/MountRogers/MountRogers.htm

7/31/2010 1:44:51 PM

Grayson highlands are awesome. So many ponies!

7/31/2010 2:16:22 PM

Does anyone know if I can get onto the bridge at grandfather mtn w/o paying the ridiculous admissions price if I start at an off-mountain trailhead?

8/8/2010 9:41:52 PM