by admin | Aug 26, 2015 | Hiking 101
Be A Wise Hiker
- Wear good hiking shoes
- Bring water & high protein snacks
- Do not wander off trails
- Hike with someone
- Be sure someone knows your hiking itinerary
- Don’t leave your pack unattended
- Don’t hike with firearms
- Report anything suspicious to the proper officials
- Read all signs along the trail, if posted
- Take litter with you
- Do not feed wild animals
by admin | Aug 24, 2015 | Hiking 101
Waterfall safety tips
The thrill of a waterfall can tempt even the most watchful of children, but it’s important to exercise care and restraint when approaching a waterfall. Hidden dangers can lurk in even the shallowest of pools and minor cascades. Always practice caution and keep in mind these tips when visiting a waterfall:
- Keep a safe distance from cascading falls; the water is more powerful than it appears.
- Stay clear from the edge of a waterfall, and avoid slippery rocks.
- Wear stable footwear and take careful steps when approaching the pools and falls.
- Always know the depth of the cascade pool, and test the waters before sending little ones in for a closer look.
- Do not allow children in the water alone, and never allow diving from rocks into the shallow pools.
- Avoid waterfall pools and cascades after a heavy rainfall, when the water is deepest and the current at it’s strongest.
- Keep a safe distance from large and powerful falls. Observation platforms, fencing and restricted areas exist for a reason.
by admin | May 17, 2015 | Hiking 101, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking Trail Guides by State, Hiking Trails - Over 1.0 Mile, Local Park Hiking Trails, Moderate/Strenuous Hiking Trails, North Carolina Local Park Trails, North Carolina Mountain Hiking Trails, North Carolina Waterfall Trails, Waterfall Hiking Trails
Trail head: Broyhill Park Blowing Rock NC
Distance: 1.2 miles
Duration: 1 hr
Skill Level: Moderate/Strenuous Hiking Trails
Overview:
The trail head is just past the Broyhill Park in Blowing Rock North Carolina. This hikes starts down a road then crosses a stream to some stair on onto the path you go. The trail weaves past houses along a fence, down some hills and following along the creek through the rhododendrons. This half of the hike is all down hill, but remember coming back is all on the upward side. Its worth it though seeing the 3 beautiful waterfalls. There are even areas to walk out over or next to the waterfalls on the Glen Burney hiking trail. Make sure you bring your phone or camera for some photo moments.
Tips:
- Water bottle
- Hiking shoes recommended
- Would recommend this for hikers that like waterfalls
Glen Burney Trail Map
Photo Gallery
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by admin | May 17, 2015 | Easy Hiking Trails, Hiking 101, Hiking By Activity, Hiking By Difficulty, Hiking By Distance, Hiking Trails - Under 1.0 Mile, Local Park Hiking Trails, North Carolina Local Park Trails, North Carolina Mountain Road Bike Greenway Trails, Road Bike Greenway Trails
Trail head: Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Distance: 0.6 miles
Duration: 18 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Overview:
Park in the town parking lot and continue around the lake sidewalks.
Tips:
- Water bottle
- Regular shoes or sneakers would be fine for this hike
- Would recommend this hike to families with small kids
Broyhill Local Park Trail Map
Photo Gallery
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