Blue Ridge Parkway hosts “Flat Laurel Creek” hike September 9

Press release:

Blue Ridge Parkway Hike of the Week
Flat Laurel Creek”

(Asheville, N.C.) – Join Blue Ridge Parkway rangers at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9th for a moderate, 2.5 mile loop hike through the headwaters basin of Flat Laurel Creek. Flat Laurel Creek begins in a high elevation valley surrounded by high peaks, grassy balds and the dark spruce-fir forests of the southern Appalachians. Come enjoy the beautiful scenery and learn about this truly unique ecosystem.

Meet at the parking area at the end of the Black Balsam Road (FR 816), a paved road off the Parkway just south of Milepost 420.

Bring water, wear good walking shoes (ones that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy), and be prepared for changeable weather.

For more information, contact 828-298-5330, ext. 304.

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Max Hunt grew up in South (New) Jersey and graduated from Warren Wilson College in 2011. History nerd; art geek; connoisseur of swimming holes, hot peppers, and plaid clothing. Follow me @J_MaxHunt

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