Changes due to damage from hurricane helene
Additional Information
Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina in late September 2024.
Amazing progress has been made in opening most trails in our area.
We have modified our hike schedule to avoid trails that are storm damaged.
Our current schedule goes through the end of the year. By late December we will publish our January through April 2025 schedules.
we welcome guests to hike with us!
Additional Information
- If you are interested in becoming a member of High Country Hikers, use the contact form below to request a hike schedule. We will email you a schedule and other important information. You become a member when you hike with us and pay a one-time $10 fee.
- The Challenging category is our newest category. These hikes are typically have the Strenuous rating. These are intended for fit and experienced hikers. They can involve a longer drive to the trailhead. These are scheduled for Monday in a separate hike schedule.
- We also have a recent category of hikes: Social Hikes. These meet 3 criteria: less than 5 miles in length; less than 500 feet in ascent; slower and more relaxed pace than the Easy / Moderate hikes. There will be more stops and time for a quick photo or two. They are scheduled on the first four Wednesdays of each month.
- We gather at the Meeting Point associated with that hike. Hikers will then carpool to the trailhead usually at 8:30. Hikes can choose to drive directly to the trailhead if there is ample parking. Hikers respond to the hike leader's email about the hike so the leader knows how many are coming.
