Its the first day of the 2016 Uwharrie Thru Hike sponsored by the Land Trust for Central North Carolina. The tent awning will come in handy over the next four wet days. Tot Hill Golf Course in Asheboro has generously allowed us to park cars in their lot for the 4 day hike. From Tot Hill, we shuttled about 40 hikers to the trailhead at Woodrun on Rts 24/27 near Lake Tillery.
Above some of our support team awaits the 40+ hikers signed up to participate, while event organizer Alicia Vasto prepares check in and waiver forms.
Everyone has been shuttled to the start of the hike. There are all forms wet weather gear being sported by our intrepid hikers. Here we have the see through look. Very popular with fashion conscious hikers who carefully pick matched clothing.
Hikers desperately rummage through their packs for sunscreen.
Camouflage and garbage bags, also very popular in the Uwharrie area. Travis Morehead (without pack), the new Executive Director of the Land Trust for Central North Carolina helped out by making two shuttle trips, loaded with hikers and gear.
The Wilmington Four
These gals were so eager to hike in the rain, they spent the night before camped out next to the golf course. Being from Wilmington, they use all precautions in wet weather and have the latest, most innovative raingear.
This the final shuttle group of 19 just before they disappear into the soggy forest.
Finally, the Hunchback of Uwharrie ready to hike in his blue and orange gaiters and Tilley hat. Note the stylish poncho with lime green interior. I'll have to get one of those.
