Pisgah District Park Rangers host hike to Big Butt Trail Aug. 11

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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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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