About the Hike

Hike Description

Hike rescheduled from June 27 due to severe weather on bald. Contact the hike leader by email for reservation. Join us along one of the most scenic areas on the A.T. near Roan Mountain (Roan-Unaka Range), where we will watch for blooming rhododendron, flame azalea and Gray's lily. We will hike from Roaring Creek Road to Yellow Mountain Gap, joining the A.T. along an open ridge to Little Hump Mtn. and Hump Mtn. We will have lunch on a grassy bald at 5587 ft. and return to Yellow Mtn. Gap, then take the Overmountain Victory Loop back to the trailhead. This hike is 99 of the 100 Favorite Trails.Topos: Carvers Gap

Scout Report

Judy and I had a perfect weather day with full sun and mild temperatures on our scout hike. It did take us 1.5 hours to drive to the trail head, but the outstanding views along the trail on the bald were worth it. The parking area was nearly full when we arrived at the trail head in the early afternoon via the dirt access road, but one spot remained which we quickly occupied. Hiking up through the forest to the bald was fairly easy, but once we arrived at the AT we were treated with outstanding long range views everywhere we looked. The Spring flowers just added to the enjoyment of the day. Judy and I had hiked to the bald and AT several times over the past 15 years and we both quickly agreed why this hike left us with such great memories. We encountered quite a few backpackers and small groups on the trail accompanied by their four footed pet.

Hike Number
475
Hike Leader
Judy Magura
Hike Co-Leader
Jim Magura
Canceled
No
Group
All-Day Weekend
First Meeting Place
Publix at 165 Weaver Blvd. Weaverville lower end of parking lot off Exit 19 of I-26 at 08:00 AM
Second Meeting Place
N/A
Rating
B-AA ?
Total Elevation Gain (Feet)
2400
Challenges
N/A
Drive Distance
133