Blowing Rock - MST Birthday Hike 

LOCATION:  Thunderhill Overlook BRP MP 290.4 to Goshen Creek crossing BRP MP 285.5

TIME: Meet 9 am on Saturday, September 7th

HIKE DESCRIPTION: This five mile hike is mostly forested along the Blue Ridge escarpment. From the Thunderhill Overlook hikers will proceed north to Goshen Creek. Mostly downhill , this hike begins on the edge of forever with 100 mile views and crosses several forested areas with interesting rock formations. It then descends into field and forest hiking. There will be a short roadside walk in the mid section and then entering the forest hikers will follow along a classic mountain stream. Bridges span all water crossings and the cool damp creekside forest is quite inspiring.

LENGTH OF HIKE: 5.2 Miles

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

MEETING LOCATION: Hikers will meet at Thunderhill Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway mile post 290.4.) at 8:30 am for shuttle. 

HIKE LEADER: Diana Dagenhart,  diana_dagenhart@outlook.com

OTHER LOGISTICS: Meet Thunderhill Overlook at 8:30 and cars will be shuttled to the completion point at Goshen Creek. Hikers will return to Thunderhill and will begin the hike there at 9:00 am.

STICK AROUND BLOWING ROCK: Art in the Park is happening in downtown Blowing Rock from 10 to 5. Hosting, 90 artisans  with some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcasing their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more. (132 Park Avenue, Blowing Rock)

DONATIONS WELCOME. WHILE THE HIKE IS FREE, WE WELCOME YOU TO BUY A SHIRT AND CONTRIBUTE TO HELP FRIENDS OF THE MST CONTINUE TO BUILD, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE TRAIL FOR YOU AND OTHERS TO ENJOY FOR YEARS TO COME.  THANK YOU. 

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