This week we hike to Shining Rock. As we did last year, we are offering you two options. Vince will lead the hike from the Big Sam parking area (8 mi, 1500′ cl). This group will begin the hike at 9 a.m.

For the more adventurous (or masochistically inclined) I will lead the hike from the Shining Rock trailhead at Big East Fork (9.5 mi, 2887′ cl). This group will begin the hike at 8:30 a.m.

Please RSVP and in your reply indicate which group you will be joining. Intervals of cloud and sunshine. Slight chance of a rain shower (15%). Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. High 62F.