WNC - The 3rd Annual John Rock Hang 7/13-7/15

**Running Feather** · 05-14-2012, 05:49

OK folks. Here it is. HB and I would like to invite you to the third annual John Rock Hang. Children and pets are welcome. Come for an over-nighter, a day hike, or stay for the weekend! HB and I will be at the campsite by late morning on the 13th.

Located in Pisgah National Forest about five miles West of Brevard in Western NC. Our campsite is approximately .8 miles from the parking lot with an elevation gain of ~200'. It's not car camping, but it's not wilderness camping either. There is potable water running close to camp.

Getting to the campsite: It is a large Pine grove with plenty of room, a nice fire pit, and ample access to potable water. The site is located at N35 16.486 W82 47.978 for you GPS enthusiasts. On the map it is 0.8 miles from the parking lot (West end) at John Rock on the Cat Gap Loop trail.

From the parking lot, facing John Rock go to the right side. Walk around the gate and then turn right onto Cat Gap Loop Trail about where the service road starts to look overgrown and goes up hill. There is a marker but it's 20/30 feet up the trail connector.

The position of our campsite allows for a diversity of hiking choices. Here are a few. Hanging around camp and lollygagging is encouraged as well.

John Rock Loop

Butter Gap Loop

Picklesimer Fields

There are lots of waterfalls to be viewed from the trails which parallel them. Plenty of swimming holes and spectacular views from both atop John Rock and the surrounding area.

Directions: From Asheville, take I-240 west to I-26 east to the exit for the Asheville Airport (exit 40). Turn right onto NC 280; follow this 4-lane highway for 16 miles toward Brevard. At the intersection with US highways 276 and 64, turn right onto US 276 west (follow signs for Pisgah National Forest). Follow US 276 for 5.2 miles; turn left onto FR 475. Go 1.4 miles to the Center for Wildlife Education and Fish Hatchery. Turn left, cross the bridge and park in the parking lot.

Looking forward to seeing everyone for a great time.

RF

**Str1der** · 05-14-2012, 08:05

Sounds like a great time. I'm adding this to my calendar.

**rb_daniel** · 05-14-2012, 20:21

If I wasn't getting ACL surgery a month before, I'd be in. Maybe the 4th annual.

Rick

**Running Feather** · 05-16-2012, 06:27

St1der, it'll be great to meet you. Welcome aboard

RB, this is your first therapy hike. We'll carry your gear if need be

**carolinasbackpacker** · 05-16-2012, 09:53

I'm in! Barring any unforeseen circumstances

**Ken** · 05-16-2012, 10:14

marriage

**NCPatrick** · 05-16-2012, 10:22

I'm determined to come to this one come hell or high water (preferably neither). Putting it on the calendar in ink.

**Lump** · 05-16-2012, 17:00

Sluggie and I will be there!

**ShellD** · 05-16-2012, 20:41

Going to put this one on the calendar and hopefully I'll finally get to make a hang.

**FireInMyBones** · 05-16-2012, 20:43

I'd like to try and make this. I'm not sure If I can but I'm putting it on my calendar as a maybe. I love the area and its an easy hike in. I may see if my dad wants to join in again.