Location: Rhododendron Gardens, State Rd 1348, Bakersville, NC 28705

Start Time: 11:00 am

Est End Time: 1:00 pm

Distance: 1 Mile

Difficulty: 1/10, Easy

Leaders: Hanni Muerdter, Jess Laggis & LaKyla Hodges

We anticipate that the Rhododendron Gardens on top of the Roan will be blazing with color this time of year. Participants will stroll approximately 1 mile across gentle terrain with stunning views of the Roan landscape. On this leisurely walk, participants will learn about a number of SAHC’s land protection projects that can be viewed from the gardens. This family-friendly offering is designed to provide people of all abilities with an opportunity to get outside and enjoy some of the properties SAHC has diligently worked to protect over the last four decades. This trail is paved and wheelchair/stroller accessible. If participants want to do more walking after this event, there are many additional trails nearby. 

We hope participants will join us after this outing for the SAHC drop-in social at our Little Cove Creek Preserve. The distance from the Rhododendron Gardens to the Little Cove Creek Preserve is 10 miles (30 minute estimated drive time).

Thank you for taking interest in our outing with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy!

I am sorry to say that our outing is currently FULL and we cannot accept any more attendees at this time. However, if you are still interested in the hike, please contact me at travis@appalachian.org and your name and email will be put on a wait-list. I will contact you if a spot becomes available.  If you have any questions, you can contact me at travis@appalachian.org. 

Thank you for your interest in hiking with SAHC!

-Travis Bordley