Paddy Mtn Hike Register

Date and Time:
Sat, May 31, 2025; 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Blue Ridge Group (NC)

Location: 792 Ridge Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694, USA

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Event Organizers:
Bob Cherry
   bcherry001@gmail.com
   (828) 719-6284

We will meet at the Paddy Mountain Park on Ridge Avenue in West Jefferson at 10:00. There are no signs on 194 indicating where to turn for the park so look for the Ridge Avenue street sign. The parking area has restrooms and picnic tables and serves as the trailhead for the Paddy Mountain Trail. The trail itself is a stacked loop (a figure-eight pattern) with an access trail of 0.3-mile, a lower 1.1-mile Shagbark Hickory Loop, and a 1.7-mile Cohosh Trail Loop, for a total of 3.4 miles. We plan to hike the entire trail but people who want a shorter hike can skip the Cohosh Trail making it a 2.3-mile hike. The trail was finished in fall 2024 and is in excellent shape with generally a 5% grade. The trail goes through a beautiful, open second-growth forest. The hike will take about 2-3 hours depending on how often we stop for breaks and to discuss the natural history of the area.

Level: Moderate

Signup Instructions: There is no charge for this hike and it is open to both Sierra Club members and to non-members. We do require participants to sign a standard liability waiver at the trailhead or when registering.

Bring: Be sure to bring whatever snacks you need, a liter of water, and appropriate layers and rain gear as the weather dictates

Additional Directions: If you'd like to read the waiver prior to the hike please email us at BlueRidgeSierraClub@gmail.com.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation or changes will be emailed to you at the address provided at registration. Please check your email before leaving to attend.

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