From the National Park Service:
Blue Ridge Parkway Hike of the Week
“Walking the Big Butt”(Asheville, NC) – Join Parkway rangers at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 11th for a moderate, 3.2-mile round trip hike on the Big Butt Trail to Point Misery. Enjoy a high-elevation hike through a unique forest habitat.
Meet at the Walker Knob Overlook at MP 359.8 (about 4.5 miles north of Craggy Gardens Visitor Center). Bring water and sunscreen, wear good walking shoes, and be prepared for changeable weather.
For more information, contact 828-298-5330, ext. 304.
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