Bluff Ridge Primitive and Grassy Gap

Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 6/7/2025 9:00 AM
Signup Deadline: 6/6/2025 5:00 pm
Leader: C. T. Finney
Distance: 13.9 miles
Difficulty: R-41, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 2,759 ft.
Description: Description: Through all the hikes that our club does, I can think of no better rite of passage than the Bluff Ridge Primitive trail. Come join me on Saturday June 7 for this strenuous climb that splits directly upwards through the heart of Doughton Park, a PHOC-favorite. This arduous climb will begin on Longbottom Rd at 9:00am and will lead us onwards and upwards to the peak of Bluff Mountain where we will enjoy a surreal view of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. We'll have a snack at the shelter atop Bluff Mountain and lunch somewhere along the Bluff Mountain trail heading towards Grassy Gap. We will descend via the gentle downhill of Grassy Gap and return to our cars. After this hike, I plan to hold a social hour for a crisp trail-cap at the much-beloved Angry Troll in downtown Elkin and help ourselves to a worthy trailcap following this worthy hike. I will message all registrants carpool details closer to the time of our hike and I look forward to this memorable climb with you all! 13.9 miles, 2759 ft elev. [R-41] Limit 15 Participants
Max Participants: 15