Graveyard Fields - Hard to Strenuous

*\*\* Follow us on instagram and tiktok at P.S. Hikers. If you'd like to be added to our community discord please message MERB at 704-224-8559\*\** This is going to be a STUNNING hike with views to ohhh and ahhh you the entire way; especially during PEAK leaf season! Romance scale is 15/10 ! We are doing a custom loop; Graveyard Ridge, Greasy Cove and Art Loeb looped together to create this 12.1 mile stretch. We will see two waterfalls as well as beautiful black balsam and Tennent mountain! Bring a filter so that once we get to the last creek crossing you can fill up good because once we get towards Tennent and Black Balsam it gets dry. Bring good snacks and a lunch to eat ! Rating Comparison: This hike can be compared to hikes like Rock Castle Loop. Trail: Graveyard Ridge, Greasy Cove and Art Loeb Loop Difficult: Hard to Strenuous Distance: 12.1 Type: Loop Elevation gain: 3,054 ft Estimated Time: 7-8 hours depending on hiking group Water Sources/Supply: Bring 3-4 liters Meet up time: 8:15am Hike start time: 8:30am Please utilize ALL TRAILS and meet at Graveyard loop fields; it is mile post 418.8 on the Blue Ridge parkway. This is an extremely popular spot so make sure you get there early; we always recommend car camping some where in the area the night before! “By RSVP’ing to this event, you are agreeing to the following: TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY I fully realize that this activity involves a risk of personal injury, property damage, or loss of my person or property. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and same for persons with whom are in my party, waive and release any claims or rights against P.S. Hikers, all of its owners and coordinators for any and all injury, damages or loss to my person or property incurred during this activity. I also understand that organizers are not required, nor should it be assumed that they are CPR/First Aid/Wilderness Survival Certified and I am respo...