City of King Parks and Recreation Department issued the following announcement on Aug. 17.
We're continuing our monthly hikes from 2021! If you've always wanted to get out there, but don't know where to go/don't want to go alone, this is the program for you!! No need to travel far to enjoy the outdoors - let's appreciate the beauty of our backyard! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. https://kingnc.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail...
On August 19, we will be exploring the Sauratown Trail (part of the Mountains to Sea Trail) - we'll hike Section 11, a 2 mile (one-way) out and back trail rated moderate. We will determine our hiking distance the day of based on group vote. There is a stream crossing, please wear shoes that can get wet!!!
TWO OPTIONS FOR MEETING UP:
Parks and Recreation Director, Olivia Calloway, will be leading the meetup hike.
1) Meet in front of Everyone's Playground at Rec Acres 45 minutes prior to hike time and caravan (follow in your own car) to the trailhead. Perfect if you don't know where you're going!
2) Meet at Brim's Grove parking area at 9AM (Approximate address: 2449 Brims Grove Rd. Pinnacle, NC. 27043. GPS: 36°22'17.0"N 80°25'07.5"W) Email ocalloway@ci.king.nc.us with questions. PLEASE NOTE: If you have not registered and choose to meet us at the trailhead, we may begin hiking without you without knowing you're planning to join us. PLEASE REGISTER so we know to look for you!
Original source can be found here.
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