Blue Ridge Parkway in Spring, May 24, 2025
Admission
- Free - Pay $15.00 in Person (cash or check)
- $15.00 - Pay Online
Location
Description
Description - On Saturday May, 24, 2025 Rick Huffman and Dan Whitten will drive attendees along the Blue Ridge Parkway, making several stops to learn about and enjoy springtime in the mountains. View the rhododendrons, enjoy wildflowers up close and learn about the geology of this wonder so close to home. The route for this trip takes us up US178 and 215, down US276 and back to the meeting location at Holly Springs (directions below).
Directions to Meeting Location -Meet up will be on US 178 at 8:30am at the gravel parking of Holly Springs Store in Pickens, SC. No tag along vehicles permitted for safety reasons.
Cost- We will be traveling in one or two 15-passenger rental vans, at a cost of $15 per person. Payment due to driver day of event. Cash preferred. Check accepted. Or pay online when you register.
Start Time: 8:30 am at Holly Springs Store
Approximate End Time: 4:30 pm
Difficulty - Easy
What to Wear, What to Bring - Although we will be in and out of a van, be prepared for sun or light rain. Footwear suitable for trails is advised. Bring your lunch, water, sunscreen.