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Hike the Wallhalla Trail at Cataloochee Ranch

Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Get a great start on 2012 by joining the Cataloochee Ranch and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for hike near the Cataloochee Ranch. The historic ranch is located on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Maggie Valley where SAHC holds over 300 acres in a conservation easement. Participants will be hiking the Wallhalla Trail, a 4-mile trail that features great views of the Balsam Range and the Campbell Creek basin, rhododendron tunnels, and cove hardwood forests. You'll also get to see the “Sliding Rock,” and towards the end of the hike, will be rewarded with vistas of Maggie Valley and the mountains beyond.

The hike is scheduled for Saturday, February 4th, at 10:30 a.m. The trail is rated as a moderate hike. You'll need to bring water, comfortable shoes, warm clothes and a camera.

The hike is free for members and $10 for non-members. Well behaved dogs are welcome.

You can direct any questions to Rich Preyer, rich@appalachian.org or 828-253-0095 ex. 205.


Jeff
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High-elevation birding at Cataloochee Ranch

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
A bird watching hike will be held at Cataloochee Ranch in Haywood County at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, and Tuesday, May 25.

Naturalist Bob Snyder will lead birders to some of the Ranch’s most abundant yet least known bird habitats. Expect to see migratory as well as year-round mountain birds.

Cataloochee Ranch is a private ranch with a rich history. It operates as a private vacation destination, so its expansive high-elevation acreage is open to the public for just a few hiking trips a year.

Bring water, binoculars, and a camera, and wear hiking boots. Cost for the hike and lunch is $20. Call 828-926-1401 for more information.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com Detailed information on trails in the Smoky Mountains; includes trail descriptions, key features, pictures, video, maps, elevation profiles, news, and more.

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Catching-up on Smoky Mountains reading

Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Below are a couple of recently published articles regarding the Smoky Mountains I think you might enjoy.

The first is an excellent article chronicling the history of the Cataloochee Ranch and the three-generation family that has been running it for the last 75 years. Click here to read the article.

The second article is about freelance writer Steve Huffman's recent hiking adventure on Mt. LeConte.




Jeff
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