10am Blue Blaze Hiking Club - George Poston Park , Lowell (5.6 miles)

1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Rd,Gastonia NC 28056

22 May, 2021

Description

Blue Blaze Brewing invites you to participate in our Blue Blaze Hiking Club! New members are always welcome. NEW: Starting April 10th: In an effort to provide quality hikes in an intimate and low impact manner, as well as maintain COVID safe numbers, we will be charging $5 for participating and limiting our group size. Tickets will go on sale on MAY 8TH and must be purchased ahead of time. You will not be able to pay at the trailhead. A Meetup/Facebook RSVP does not reserve your spot. Sales end at midnight the day before the hike. Tickets can be fully refunded up until midnight the day before the hike. Be sure to social distance and bring your mask for pre and post-hike conversation back at Blue Blaze taproom. ABOUT THE HIKE: This week we will be hiking the Lake Loop and Laurel Hill Loop at George Poston Park in Lowell, NC. The total mileage will be 5.6 miles, with minimal elevation change but some tricky footing. The trail is rated as moderate. Bring PLENTY of water and snacks, we will plan to take a break during the hike. After the hike, we will enjoy a refreshing Blue Blaze brew back at our taproom. A local food truck will be on-site to satisfy your hiker's hunger! All participants can partake in a free raffle for some awesome Blue Blaze goodies. Folks of all ages and most skill levels are welcome to join us. Leashed dogs can come along too! Hikes will be led by avid hiker, runner, and backpacker, Emily Medvedeff. GPS LOCATION: 1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056 Upon arrival look for the Blue Blaze Banner! WEATHER STATEMENT: Hikes are not canceled due to rain. If there is severe weather, hikes will be canceled by 8am the morning of, and hikers will be reimbursed in full.