Event Contact Name Tad Carter
Event Contact Email charlotte@americanpilgrims.org
We’ve punished you with mountain hikes the last two months. For October, we’ll take it a little easier by walking the trails at and around Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
This all-natural trail surface is well maintained, but you can expect a few areas with minor roots to avoid. While hiking poles are not necessary, you may find them useful in some areas. Expect a walk of about 10km (6.2 miles)
Our starting point will be in the parking lot at the Botanical Gardens. Restrooms are available in the Visitors Center after the 10am opening.
We’ll finish our hike at the Trailhead Store, the coffee shop at the Gardens. In addition to coffee, they offer an assortment of other beverages along with fresh to-go meals, including sandwiches, wraps, salads, parfaits, vegan options and desserts. If you stick around, Pickin’ on the Porch will be from 2:00-4:00pm that afternoon.
This is the former Seven Oaks Trail, recently renamed for the late Duke Kimbrell, a Gastonia native, noted textile industry leader and an active benefactor to many civic organizations.