Here is a wonderful event for anyone not playing on Saturday, June 20 in the Member-Guest Tournament June 18-20.
Hike or Ride: Lunch on the Bald!
Saturday June 20, 2009
*Sign-up for the hike of your choice. All options will begin at the club.
*Members of the Wolf Pack hiking group will lead each hike and will drive hikers from the club to the starting point.
*Shorter options for a return trip will be available.
*All routes will end on the grass covered top of the Bald to enjoy one of the best views of any peak on the entire Appalachian Trail.
View on Google Maps or Google Earth!
*Options for reaching the top:
1) Painted Ridge to Big Bald - about 1.2 miles up the Appalachian Trial.
2) Big Bald Gate to Big Bald - about 1mile, downhill from the gate to
Appalachian Trail, then up to the top.
3) Nature Trail In and Out - less than 1 1/2 miles, a flat walk in the woods.
4) Car pool to the top of the Bald and please join us for lunch.
*Sign up by 5:00 pm Thursday, June 18
*$10 charge per person for box lunches, use your WLCC number or credit card in The Pro Shop.
Questions? Call Crellin Byrd 828-680-9395
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