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LitCafe Experiences: DuPont Forest History Hike with Danny Bernstein

03/20/2021 @ 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Free

History Hike through DuPont Forest

What is an airstrip doing in the middle of DuPont State Recreational Forest? Why the formal entrance into a state forest? And how did the lakes come to be?

Come on a moderate all-day hike through historic DuPont Forest where we will walk, talk, take photos and even speculate. DuPont Forest is in Cedar Mountain, located between Hendersonville and Brevard. We will visit Bridal Veil Falls and four lakes. Although the hike focuses on DuPont Forest history, we might see some early spring flowers and buds.

Here are the details:

  • The hike is 7.5 miles and about 800 feet of altitude gain over the day. The trails are well-maintained but will be muddy and rocky.
  • Meet at the Transylvania County Library (212 S Gaston St, Brevard, NC) by 8:20am. We will depart from there in a caravan and arrive at the Fawn Lake Access Area of DuPont just before 9am.
  • Wear light boots or good sneakers with hiking sock, a rain jacket (no matter the weather forecast) and a couple of layers of warm clothing – a long sleeve shirt and a fleece.
  • Bring lunch and snacks and at least one quart of water – two pints. Water will not be available  on the hike.
  • There are no toilets in the forest. We will stop several times for trail breaks in the woods. There is also no cell service in the area including the forest.
  • Note: For liability reasons, no dogs are allowed on this hike.

Questions, concerns? Email me at dannyhiker@gmail.com

Danny Bernstein

Danny Bernstein, the leader, is a hiker, hike leader and outdoor writer. Her most recent book is DuPont Forest: A History published by The History Press in September 2020.

 

Tickets: $10 for WNCHA members/ $20 for General Admission. We also have no-cost, community-funded tickets available. We want our events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are able please consider making a donation along with your ticket purchase. These donations are placed in our Community Fund, which allows us to offer tickets at no cost to those who would not be able to attend otherwise.

 

Covid Precautions:

Safety is the highest priority of this event. No hike is guaranteed to be safe, and no outing during Covid is either. To minimize risks, we will require participants to abide by these guidelines. Failure to adhere may result in cancellation or a participant being asked to leave.

  1. Participants also must sign a waiver in advance virtually via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/iT3yqB3Z5jGmEHZ39
  2. We will not allow carpooling unless participants are of the same household or a trusted friend.
  3. We are limited to 25 participants total
  4. Nobody with visible symptoms will be allowed. Those who feel unwell or feel they may have been exposed are asked not to attend. Refunds are available.
  5. Hikers are required to bring masks and wear them any time the group is stopped or gathered. They must be worn any time participants are unable to maintain six feet of separation from others, including non-participants.
  6. Social distancing is required while we hike.

 

Rain Date:

Unless the weather is heavily rainy or presents another severe challenge, the hike will proceed. If we have to reschedule, participants will be notified by phone/email by 8pm the evening prior, and a new date will be announced in short order.

Lake Julia

 

Details

Date:
03/20/2021
Time:
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA)
Phone:
828-253-9231
Email:
smh@wnchistory.org
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Venue

DuPont State Forest
3051 Reasonover Rd
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 United States
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