NANTAHALA HIKING CLUB

Who we are and How to Join (Membership Application below)

Organized in 1968, the NHC's primary function is maintenance of the Appalachian Trail.
Our other main function is to enjoy hiking the local Trails together.
Awards for volunteer hours are given by the club and the Nantahala Ranger District, USFS.
The NHC has a year-round program of hikes, meetings and activities described in a members' newsletter.
Activities are listed on another page of this site, and in local media.
There are no formal membership requirements.
Guests are welcome on all hikes. Join us!
THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Designated a National Scenic Trail, the Appalachian Trail is a 2100 mile footpath along the crest of the Appalachian Mountains from Mt. Katabdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, traversing fourteen states.
The Nantahala Hiking Club has responsibility for clearing and marking the Trail from the town of Wesser on the Nantahala River to Bly Gap at the Georgia State line.
•The Appalachian Trail Conservancy supervises our joint efforts with the USFS in the maintenance of these 60 miles. A rocker patch is available for those who complete the NHC section.
This section of the Trail follows the crest of the Nantahala Mountains over a series of 5,000 foot peaks affording splendid views of endless blue ranges.
Located within the boundary of the Nantahala National Forest and the Southern Nantahala Wilderness in western North Carolina, the Trail corridor is carefully protected to foster a natural habitat.
Deer, bear, grouse, wild turkey, song birds; an abundance of wild flowers from early spring until November; flowering trees; flame azalea and rhododendron; the may varieties of ferns; the clear tumbling streams; all add delight to traveling the Trail in all seasons.
TRAIL MARKING
The Appalachian Trail is marked with white paint blazes and signs. Two blazes, one above the other warn of a change in direction or intersecting trail; proceed with caution. If the top blaze is offset to one side, the Trail will turn in that direction.
Major trails intersecting the A.T. are marked with blue blazes. The Bartram Trail is marked with yellow blazes.
TRAIL INFORMATlON
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy P0. Box 807 Harpers Ferry W VA 25425 304-535-6331
Nantahala Ranger District 90 Sloan Road Franklin, NC 28734 828-524-6441
Tusquitee Ranger District 201 Woodland Drive Murphy, NC 28906 828-837-5152
GUIDELINES FOR HIKERS
• Respect the authority of hike leaders; stay with the group.
• Avoid cutting across switchbacks on graded trails.
• Don't damage trees, shrubs or wild flowers, or leave litter.
• Clothing should include comfortable shoes, warm jacket and rain gear.
• Carry lunch and canteen of water. Water sources along the trails have no purity guarantee.
• Passengers are expected to share operating expenses with drivers when cars are pooled to and from hikes.
• Sorry -- pets are not allowed on club hikes.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL/NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION

 

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       Enclosed:  $10  Single or family membership       _____Renewal                 _____New Membership

 Payments are due on JULY 1st of each year.
New members who join & pay between 4/1 and 6/30 do not
pay again until 7/1 of the next year.        

      Mail check payable to NHC to:  Dorothy Wilson (Membership),
40 Hickory Knoll Ridge Rd., Franklin, NC 28734

 

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