WNC > The 6th Annual John Rock Hang 7/17-7/19

[Tacoma96]

[QUOTE=Loki;1451280]Cedar Rock Day Hike
Recon Completed

Are we packed yet?? It's less than 90-days until the John Rock Hang.

Yes John Rock is coming upon us fast. Loki great info on hiking that area. I plan on going on a Saturday hike like last year just hope the weather cooperates. If not I can guard HB's backpack.

[Tacoma96]

All I have down in SE GA is rain, swamp, and skeeeeeters.

Sounds like you must not be far from Waycross or Valdosta Rockdawg.

[carolinasbackpacker]

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Cedar Rock Day Hike
Recon Completed

Are we packed yet?? It's less than 90-days until the John Rock Hang.

Running Feather and I found a 'safer' way to summit Cedar Rock from the Enchanted Forest while you're attending the John Rock Hang.

As usual we decided to turn a dayhike into an overnight backpacking trip...

From the Enchanted Forest -
It's about a 5 mile round trip (give or take a mile, mile n a half) with no ropes needed and good trails all the way. Some steep spots but nothing technical and nothing 'stoopid steep'. Yep. Summit of Cedar Rock is over 4000 ' elevation. Enchanted Forest is about 2600 ' elevation

If you can hike to the top of John Rock then you can probably enjoy this hike too. The Cedar Rock Hike is a bit longer and the elevation gain from camp to the summit is just shy of 1,400 '. Took us only about 1.5 hours to the summit (yes, I'm a slow hiker). The views from the summit of Cedar Rock are spectacular too!

And take all the water with you that you'll need (And your Essential Ten). Just be careful up there... rolling down the side of a pluton is not recommended (Ask John.... Oh wait! John was a mule).

Now you have even more choices when you attend The John Rock Hang! Hike to John Rock, Hike a bit more to Cedar Rock, or, if you're professionally trained, then hike to the base of Looking Glass Rock and do a little climbing. Plus any of another about 135 more nearby trails to choose from...

Here's the Cedar Rock Recon for those considering the hike:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...n4wC_eCGA53uIP
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Want to see the "Less Safe" way to the top of Cedar Rock?? Check Out Carolinasbackpacker youtube video...

For the bold and stup.... Err I mean brave
https://youtu.be/6T586esuyTk

[Rockdawg69]

Sounds like you must not be far from Waycross or Valdosta Rockdawg.

Slightly north, near Savannah. But this year we might as well be in the big swamp. Looks like "climate change" has got us back to the rain pattern we had in the late 50's and 60's. So much for " the change".

[country hang]

Oh yes, can't wait. I plan on getting there sometime Thursday and staying through Sunday morning. Not sure about how much extra hiking or extra carrying I will be able to do but still 3 months of rehabbing before then. My new hip parts and walking is coming along great and hasn't been a month yet. I will probably have a new item or two to try out as well.

[Running Feather]

Oh yes, can't wait. I plan on getting there sometime Thursday and staying through Sunday morning. Not sure about how much extra hiking or extra carrying I will be able to do but still 3 months of rehabbing before then. My new hip parts and walking is coming along great and hasn't been a month yet. I will probably have a new item or two to try out as well.

Glad you're on the mend.

[Loki]

Thank you Daryl, Daryl, Daryl, ------------and Daryl! ...
Maybe, just maybe, I might get to the hang. Its either that or I will be heading to Katahdin to start a south bound long section down to Harpers Ferry. Family is still driving my bus --- I'm just along for the ride.

Either - Or -
Sounds like a Win-Win, either way Rockdawg!

[Tacoma96]

Slightly north, near Savannah. But this year we might as well be in the big swamp. Looks like "climate change" has got us back to the rain pattern we had in the late 50's and 60's. So much for " the change".

I can remember spending a week at the George Smith Campground which was northwest of Savannah. True all swamp.

[Michelle the Camper]

Glad that you and your son are coming. The more, the merrier.



I'm sorry that we will not be able to meet your wife. The chili will be there. I took my "Triple Threat" version to a chili competition at Quest Brewery and took People's Choice.

I hope I don't get caught with chili all over my face on video again. But if that's what it takes...I'm game!

[Hangin' Burrito]

What happens in the piney woods ends up on You Tube!! You know that. Fortunately however, RF usually ends up with the most time on video!!

(Yep....right under the bus, Mike! Let the games begin!!)