North Carolina hiking

[ctenidae]

Heading to Pisgah Nat'l Forest in NC beginning of June, apparently around the Wilson's Creek area. Anybody know anything about it? I haven't been out there in about 10 years, since a course at NC OBS. Also, anyone know which 7.5 quad that is? I can't find a decent enough one online to tell if it's Linville Gorge or Grandfather Mountain, and the USGS map for Linville Gorge isn't showing online. Odd, no? I'm doing a night hike in to meet up with some people, and figure it'll be easier with the right map.

 

[Mike P.]

I've only been to Mt. Mitchell area once, sorry can't help. Are you using topozone for trying to get map? Parts of Pigsah may be available at/thru EMS or REI, I think I have one at home somewhere (Trails Illustrated series I think)

When I went to Mt. Mitchell, I did not get into Asheville where I was staying early enough to get map I needed. I called Black Dome Sports (should be able to find them online as they advertise occasionally in Climbing with a web address) in Asheville (maybe other locations too) & they not only sold me the right map I needed but they delivered it to the hotel I stayed in that night so when I checked in the map was there waiting for me.

That's customer service even for a one time customer 1000 miles away for a 5.00 map. When I'm down in TN in July when looking for an outdoor store none years after my purchase, I'll be looking first for Black Dome before I try anyone else.

 

[amf]

Don't know if this reply will reach you before your trip, but I did an overnite aling Wilson Creek many years back. I recall lots of waterfalls, and trout so thick you could practically walk on them! Don't recall what topo sheet it was on, but the FS had a nicely detailed trail map of the area.

 

[ctenidae]

Thanks guys. There's a trip report, of sorts, filed.