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SUMMARY:2025 Hike Series: Kephart Prong Trail [Rescheduled Date]
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 5th\nTime: Starting at 10:00 am\nWhere: Great Smoky Mountains National Park\nDistance:  4.5 miles\nDifficulty: Difficult (7/10)\, several steep inclines are present on the trail\nCost: Free\, though pre-registration is required\nJoin Us for a Guided Hike at Great Smoky Mountain NP – Saturday\, April 5th \nOur previously-planned hike along The Kephart Prong Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been rescheduled to Saturday\, April 5 due to inclement weather.  This trail offers a scenic and historically rich hike\, leading to the Kephart Shelter.  We’ll begin with a footbridge crossing the Oconaluftee River and then navigate past the remnants of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp from the Great Depression era.  Here\, you’ll find the chimney of the camp barracks\, rock framing for a signboard\, and remnants of a water fountain.  The CCC camp\, which operated between 1933 and 1942\, played a significant role in the construction of park roads\, footbridges\, and other structures\, some of which are still visible today. \nContinuing along the trail\, hikers will cross several more footbridges and climb steadily up the southern slopes of Mount Kephart.  At 2.1 miles\, you’ll reach the Kephart Shelter\, located at the junction of multiple trails\, where you can enjoy beautiful views and historical insights.  This area is named for Horace Kephart\, a key advocate for the Smoky Mountains National Park\, whose contributions to the park’s preservation and mountain culture are celebrated here.  Whether you’re exploring the rich history or simply soaking in the natural beauty\, the Kephart Prong Trail is a rewarding hike for outdoor enthusiasts \nWhile the Kephart Prong Trail is open to the public\, pre-registration is required for this guided hike.  Upon registration\, you’ll receive a confirmation email along with detailed information about the meeting location and event specifics 24-48 hours prior to the hike.  Please note that this hike is not wheelchair accessible\, so participants should be prepared for a moderate trail experience. \nFor more information and resources on Kephart Prong Trail\, visit: NPS Kephart Prong Resource \nRegistration for this event will close at end of day on Thursday\, April 3rd. If you have any questions\, please reach out to justin@appalachian.org. \n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2025-hike-series-kephart-prong-trail-rescheduled-date/
LOCATION:Kephart Prong Trail
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2025 Appalachia Day Hike to Blue Ridge Pastures
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 26th\nTime: 8:30am\nWhere: Strawberry Gap to Blue Ridge Pastures\nDistance: 6 miles\nDifficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10)\nCost: Free for Members. $10 for non-members.\nCome kick off Appalachia Day with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining us on the morning of April 26th for a hike to Blue Ridge Pastures via the Strawberry Gap Trail. Participants will hike a moderately strenuous 6 mile out-and-back through a beautiful forest while taking in sweeping views of Fairview\, NC before arriving at the remote Blue Ridge Pastures. Despite a mostly uphill 3-mile climb\, hikers will be rewarded with dramatic views of the Hickory Nut Gorge\, Bearwallow Mountain\, Little Pisgah Mountain\, and in the distance the highest mountains in the eastern United States.  \nThis trail is made possible through a partnership between two local land trusts – Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) and Conserving Carolina. SAHC owns Strawberry Gap Preserve and worked with multiple private landowners to protect this beautiful mountain land with conservation easements. Conserving Carolina then built the trail\, which connects to Trombatore Trail at Blue Ridge Pastures. This brings us to more than 16 miles of connected trails in the Upper Hickory Nut Gorge!  \n*Please note that Strawberry Gap passes through privately owned land and dogs are not allowed on this trail.  \nCost – $10 or Free to Members. Registration for this event will close at end of day on Thursday\, April 23rd. \n 
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2025-appalachia-day-hike-to-blue-ridge-pastures/
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Special Event,Upcoming
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