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Hike the Sam Knob Loop
Dayhike
Sunday, October 18, 2009, 1 day
12:30 PM

General Location: Mountains, Transylvania County

Length:  5 miles

Difficulty:  Easy

Kid Friendly?  Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Generally not suitable for young children.

Contact:  Chris Allen, 828-645-0357, chrispallen@me.com

Meeting Place:  Call hike leader for directions

Description:  Enjoy a variety of views, terrains and environments. From the parking lot at the end of FR816 off the Blue Ridge Parkway, we will take the Sam Knob Trail up Sam Knob (6040 ft.) to Flat Laurel Creek, then through a spruce forest to a short walk on the MST near Silvermine Bal before returning to the parking lot.

What to Bring:  Water, high-energy snacks, good hiking shoes, raingear

Organized By:  Carolina Mountain Club, which maintains 140 miles of the MST

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