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Join Conserving Carolina on Friday, March 6, for a 7-mile, moderate, out and back hike along the Green River Cove Trail in the Green River Game Lands. Conserving Carolina’s southeast stewardship manager, Pam Torlina, will lead the hike.

 

The moderate hike is 3.5-miles out and 3.5-miles back and begins with a gradual incline along a steep bank, but then levels out as the trail parallels the Green River. There are a few ups and downs along the trail, but the elevation change over the entire length of the hike is no more than just over 400 feet. There are several stream crossings along the trail and the trail terminates just below the Narrows – with no view of the Narrows, but the hike promises beautiful views of the river and maybe an opportunity to see early spring wildflowers and a kayaker or two!

If you are interested in attending the hike on March 6, meet at the east end of the Columbus Plaza Shopping Center, 250 West Mills Street in Columbus (near Food Lion), at 8:30 a.m. to check in, arrange carpooling, and start the approximately 30 minute drive to the parking area. If you’re coming from an area closer to the trailhead, please contact Pam Torlina to make other meeting arrangements. Hikers should be prepared to return to the area in early to mid-afternoon.

For your safety, do not attempt any hike beyond your ability and experience. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear; bring a bag lunch and/or snack and plenty of water. Please be sure to bring any personal medication that you may require. 

In case of inclement weather, please contact Pam Torlina at 828-697-5777, ext. 300 or e-mail her at pam@conservingcarolina by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the hike and/or check the Conserving Carolina Facebook page to see if the hike will take place. 

Conserving Carolina, your local land trust, is dedicated to protecting and stewarding land and water resources vital to our natural heritage and quality of life and to fostering appreciation and understanding of the natural world. For more info visit, www.conservingcarolina.org.

Submitted by Pam Torlina