2008 Hiking Schedule

This schedule is subject to change, so please check with the museum for details and confirmation.

Jan. 12: Tabernacle Cemetery.

Jan. 26: Blue Ridge Assembly to Lakey Gap: "Bushwhackers Special." Strenuous! Limit to 12 seasoned hikers.

Feb. 9: Swannanoa Creek and site of Civil War skirmish.

Mar. 15: Mitchell Falls. (Fundraising event.)

April 5: Wildflower hike at Bat Cave on Nature Conservancy land.

Apr. 19: Birding Hike. Owen Park. Janie Owens.

May 15: Day Camp for Grown-Ups -- A trip to the historic Cataloochee Ranch and Valley to explore old homestead sites which are not on established trails and not often visited with luck see the elk herd. 1.5 hr. drive each way.

June 14: Potato Knob Breakfast/Photography Hike.

July 4: Annual Fireworks Hike on Sunset Mountain.

July 16: Day Camp for Grown-Ups - Dupont State Forest: Short hike to waterfall, or perhaps car tour by permission.

Aug. 23: Annual Old Toll Road Caravan from Black Mountain to Camp Alice.

Sept. 17: Secret Waterfall Hike, Yancey County.

Oct. 25: Rattlesnake Lodge Hike.

Nov. 15: Old Wagon Road/Catawba River Headwaters.

Dec. 13: Perley & Crockett RR Bed in Montreat.

With the exception of Mitchell Falls, July 4th Fireworks Hike, Old Toll Road Caravan, and Secret Waterfall hikes, all hikes are $5 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Unless otherwise posted, hikes will commence at the parking lot at Black Mountain Savings Bank, 200 E. State St., Black Mountain. Please call or email the museum to make reservations and also to make sure the times/dates/hikes have not changed during the year. 828-669-9566, swannanoavalleym@bellsouth.net

Any hikes which cross United States Forest Service property are by Special Use Permit.

The Swannanoa Valley Museum is an active, hands-on organization as well as the valley's only history museum. Its Board of Directors and Staff believe a museum should promote community in the present through its programs and events as well as preserve the history of the past, because building community is another way of protecting our way of life. We invite you to participate in as many activities as your schedule will allow. * This calendar does not include Heritage Round Tables, as none are scheduled at present.

Calendar of Events 2008