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Hiking in the Swannanoa Valley
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — This winter, go exploring with the Swannanoa Valley Museum on thier Rim Hike Series. On Saturday, February 19th, our popular Swannanoa Rim Hike Series begins with the Rhododendron Rim segment, which runs from Wendell Begley's home on Sunset Mountain to Route 9, and passes through property once owned by Rafael Guastavino II, a Biltmore architect who built his own estate in Black Mountain called Rhododendron.
Held the 3rd Saturday of every month, this series of 11 hikes takes participants along the entire 31 miles of the rim of the Swannanoa Valley. These hikes offer spectacular views of “Eastern America's Highest and Most Historic Skyline.” Space is limited, so please contact the Museum if you wish to join one or all hikes on the series. Participants will receive a Rim Hike Passport with information about each hike and those who complete all hikes will receive an award at our 2011 end-of-year banquet. Inidivudal hikes costs $25 for Musuem members; $45 for non-members.
About the Swannanoa Rim Explorer Series:
Twelve hikes. One year. A truly unique opportunity for hikers hungry for challenge, adventure, and an in-depth understanding of the rich heritage that lies within the Swannanoa Valley. The Swannanoa Valley Museum’s exclusive Swannanoa Rim Explorer™ hiking series offers twelve hikes that will take place the third Saturday of each month of 2011. Each hike will cover a portion of the approximately 31 miles of the Swannanoa Rim, which runs from Jesse’s High Top, across Lakey Gap, over Ridgecrest and Montreat, up to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and down to Cedar Cliff above Camp Rockmont. These hikes will be led by experienced hikers who are also extremely knowledgeable about the history, topography, and ownership of the land..
Reservations are required for all events. To participate call the Swannanoa Valley Museum at 828-669-9566 or click online events calendar to view upcoming events.
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