| Hike | Date |
| Overmountain Victory Trail Hike to Little Hump and Hump Mountain Balds | Friday, December 12th, 2025 at 8:30 am -5:00 PM |
| First Day Hike | Thursday, January 1st, 2026 |
Overmountain Victory Trail Hike to Little Hump and Hump Mountain Balds
Hike Description:
Join us for this hike to the Little Hump and Hump Mountain Balds via the historic Overmountain Victory Trail and the Appalachian Trail. This 8.6-mile moderate/Strenuous out-and-back hike with 2,306 feet of elevation gain will take us to the spectacular views of Little Hump and Hump Mountain. Led by Luke Largess and Elizabeth Leland this hike offers views of the Tennessee and North Carolina Mountains including Grandfather Mountain to the East and Roan Mountain to the west. The summit of Little Hump is at 5,453 feet and the summit of Hump Mountain is at 5,587 feet with views comparable to the Sound of Music! In 1780, more than 2,000 Patriot militiamen hunted British Major General Patrick Ferguson’s army for two weeks, trekking through Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, crossing the Appalachian Mountains along the way.
Meet 8:30 am: Hillman Beer (78 Catawba Avenue, Old Fort, NC 28762) – Take Commerce Street off of Catawba Avenue in Old Fort to park in the large lot behind the brewery.
Estimated Return Time to Cars: 5:00 pm.
First Day Hike
Start your 2025 off on the right foot with a New Year’s Day Hike!
Description: Estimated 6-mile moderate hike within an hour drive of the Black Mountain/Asheville area.
Location: TBD
Start and End Time: TBD
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