BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1143@tehcc.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T130000 DTSTAMP:20230525T170324Z URL:https://tehcc.org/events/rich-mountain-fire-tower-lookout/ SUMMARY:Rich Mountain Fire Tower Lookout DESCRIPTION:Dificulty: Upper Moderate\nDistance: ~5mi\nRecommended Equipmen t: Water\, Snacks\, Walking Stick \nDogs: Allowed on Leash\n \;\n*Wea ther permitting*\nWe will meet at the trail head in the parking lot and hi ke up the A.T. to an offshoot trail blazed double blue that will go up to the firetower.\nThe address has been provided in the pin above.\n \;\n Official Description:\nThe hike begins with a moderate climb on the white- blazed Appalachian Trail. Hikers will find themselves walking through rhod odendron tunnels and scenic forest slopes. The trail crosses several small streams as the path snakes up Rich Mountain.\nThe trail varies in steepne ss but allows many flat sections for hikers to recover. Roots and rocky se ctions are scattered throughout this section of the Appalachian Trail\, pl ease take caution when traversing this hike. Hiking sticks are recommended .\nThe trail slowly climbs for nearly 2.5 miles until finally reaching an intersection with a blue-blazed trail. Follow the blue-blazed trail for se veral hundred feet where the trail opens up and reaches the stunning Rich Mountain Firetower. At this point hikers have climbed nearly 1\,430 feet!\ nThe Firetower stands 31 feet tall and is open to the public. Take caution when climbing the firetower stairs and enjoy the breath-taking views of t he Appalachian Mountains from the top.\nThere are no waste bins or bathroo ms at the firetower\, please prepare accordingly and do not leave any litt er at the firetower or on the trail.\nThe views from atop the firetower ar e stunning no matter what time of the year. Be sure to drink some water\, have a snack and take in the views before returning on the same trail hike d in on.\n \;\nFrom: Rich Mountain Fire tower - Visit Madison County\, NC | Tourism Development Authority CATEGORIES:TEHCC Hiking LOCATION:Appalachian Trail Trailhead Parking\, Appalachian Trail Trailhead Parking\, Madison\, NC\, 28743\, United States GEO:35.910351;-82.79119 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Appalachian Trail Trailhead Parking\, Madison\, NC\, 28743\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE =Appalachian Trail Trailhead Parking:geo:35.910351,-82.79119 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR