Pre-Halloween Midweek Linville Hang Oct 26-30

**Ken** · 10-21-2009, 17:58

Originally Posted by MacEntyre

Certainly! I'll plan on being there about 9a. Now, I gotta figure out where Pinchin is... where's that map...

Not me... it clashes with me kilt.

BTW, I have it here on my desk a 35 Remington rifle casing that Slowhike and I found on the Conley Cove trail!

- MacEntyre

Pinchin is the next trailhead south of Conley. About 3 miles south. After you go across Dogback Mountain and start down, it will be on your left.

Ken

**Ken** · 10-21-2009, 18:12

Originally Posted by millergear

I'm considering a loop of the Gorge. Anyone have any information about the condition of the MST Ford at the Linville River?

Steve, I have not crossed there, but everyone says it is wide, and fairly shallow. Not much more than knee deep in normal water levels. There were signs on both side indicating a point to aim for. I did a search on the yahoo group, but was not able to find more description than that.

Ken

**Ongs-Hat** · 10-21-2009, 18:33

Thanks for info Ken. Just browsed a few photos on the site and the anticipation doubled. Can't wait

**millergear** · 10-21-2009, 18:43

Originally Posted by Ken

Steve, I have not crossed there, but everyone says it is wide, and fairly shallow. Not much more than knee deep in normal water levels. There were signs on both side indicating a point to aim for. I did a search on the yahoo group, but was not able to find more description than that.

Ken

Thanks, I'll be able to check for "normal" levels at the "hanging".

Steve

**slowhike** · 10-21-2009, 21:06

Originally Posted by millergear

I'm considering a loop of the Gorge. Anyone have any information about the condition of the MST Ford at the Linville River?

Are you considering a loop next week or at another time?
Be sure to research it well. A lot of folks under estimate the time & difficulty involved for some of the gorge hikes, especially a loop

But of course, you may be up to it. I think I'd want at least 3 nights & 4 days to do a loop... but that's just me

**Shug** · 10-21-2009, 21:33

Mo' than happy to help with shuttling ....... might even want to hike down river and egress "Pinch In" myself .... love that steep ol' trail. Nose to bluff with the Gorge!

It will get your heart pumping .... manly yes.
Shug

**Diamond Diggs** · 10-21-2009, 21:50

geez guys! 74 pages!!!! I do not have the energy to read through this whole thing, anyone care to give me a general run down of the plans for next week?

**Hooch** · 10-21-2009, 21:52

Originally Posted by Diamond Diggs

.......anyone care to give me a general run down of the plans for next week?

Show up, hike in, hang, eat, socalize, have fun and sleep. Repeat ad lib until departure.

**slowhike** · 10-21-2009, 21:55

Originally Posted by Diamond Diggs

geez guys! 74 pages!!!! I do not have the energy to read through this whole thing, anyone care to give me a general run down of the plans for next week?

Just read the last 3 pages & you'll get a pretty good idea of when most people are arriving, then you could make plans to meet up & hike in w/ some of them if you like.

**mtncmpr** · 10-21-2009, 23:01

I don't know if we (jgregory124 and I) will be on the ridge Tuesday am or not. Still not sure when we'll be arriving (will definately be there sometime on Monday).

If I can help shuttle, etc... then we'll make a point to be on the ridge Tues. am.

I have a extended cab truck and long bed.

Be glad to help any way that may be needed... which begs this question; is there anything needed that we can contribute to the breakfast, or anything else?