Spring Hiking Elderhostel
April 13 - 18, 2009
| Discover the beauty of spring in the most rugged mountains in Appalachia! Led by our education staff, daily hikes will explore the cultural and natural history of this region with its unique traditions and rich biodiversity. Start each day with a hot breakfast then pack a lunch, grab your daypack and head out on the trail.
Daily hikes of 5 to 13 miles bring you into contact with the varied plant life, sparkling mountain streams and breathtaking mountain vistas of this ancient mountain chain. Wildflowers, rushing water, and the misty green of spring all combine to make this an unforgettable experience. In the evenings, enjoy a fine meal at the Institute followed by Appalachian music and stories or educational sessions. Program lasts from Sunday supper through Friday breakfast. |
Information and registration materials may be obtained through Elderhostel:
Elderhostel Web site Elderhostel 75 Federal St. Boston, MA 02110-1941 (877) 426-8056 |
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Sample Schedule Sunday Monday Jakes Creek, Cucumber Gap, Little River Loop easy, 5.1 miles Spruce Flats/Lumber Ridge, moderate, 8 miles Ramsey Cascade, strenuous, 8 miles 4:30 Return to Tremont Tuesday
Gregory Bald/Gregory Ridge Trail, strenuous, 10.8 miles
8:00 Breakfast, Pack a sack lunch Green Camp Gap, moderate, 6 miles Roundtop Trail, moderate, 7.5 miles 4:30 Return to Tremont Wednesday Rich Mountain Loop, strenuous, 7.5 miles Charlie’s Bunion, moderate, 8 miles Abrams Falls, easy to moderate, 5 miles 4:30 Return to Tremont Thursday Boulevard/LeConte/Alum Cave, strenuous, 13 miles 8:00 Breakfast, Pack a sack lunch Andrew's Bald, easy-moderate, 3.6 miles Turkeypen Ridge/Schoolhouse Gap/Bote Mountain/West Prong, moderate (due to length), 8.4 miles 4:30 Return to Tremont Friday |
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