NC > Linville Gorge Winter Hang

**Hickery** · 02-05-2016, 14:46

Originally Posted by dimjim

I should be able to make this. I'm planning on getting up there mid-day Friday. I'm hoping for a lack of ritualistic sacrifice for gorge newbies

There's none of that. You will however fall in love with the place !

**brianb** · 02-05-2016, 14:52

Originally Posted by Hickery

There's none of that.

What happened to the last group of newbies? ..."It rubs the lotion on its skin"

You know, because the cold can be harsh and moisturizer is important.

**allhansondeck** · 02-06-2016, 08:34

Originally Posted by dimjim

I should be able to make this. I'm planning on getting up there mid-day Friday. I'm hoping for a lack of ritualistic sacrifice for gorge newbies

I've been to the Gorge before I became a hanger and got soaked by the rain and wind. It was my first ever backpacking trip. I carried a 40# plus pack up out of the Gorge. I consider that my initiation.
I now limit myself to 30# no matter the length of my trip.
With age comes wisdom!

**Hickery** · 02-06-2016, 10:17

Originally Posted by allhansondeck

With age comes wisdom!

"Experience is what makes you pause briefly before going ahead and making the same mistake". Alfred E. Neuman

**Seahag** · 02-06-2016, 11:37

I'm going to shoot for a Thursday arrival. Can anyone advise on any train station s near by ? I'm thinking about an Amtrak from NYC

**Phantom Grappler** · 02-06-2016, 12:30

Seahag I think Amtrak stops in larger cities in North Carolina--better talk with Amtrak about their schedules and routes and stopping points.
I'm almost certain you will have to rent a car to get you the rest of the way to the Gorge. That is unless you can get a ride from train station to hang.

**Shug** · 02-06-2016, 12:55

Originally Posted by Seahag

I'm going to shoot for a Thursday arrival. Can anyone advise on any train station s near by ? I'm thinking about an Amtrak from NYC

Charlotte may be the closest unless Amtrack goes to Asheville or Morganton.

**Seahag** · 02-06-2016, 13:04

Originally Posted by Shug

Charlotte may be the closest unless Amtrack goes to Asheville or Morganton.

Thankee doood. You going to your other home , the gorge?

**Shug** · 02-06-2016, 13:55

Originally Posted by Seahag

Thankee doood. You going to your other home , the gorge?

Will not be there.

**dingbat** · 02-06-2016, 19:20

Originally Posted by Hangin' Burrito

I'm thinking the best way to get to Hawksbill parking is from Gingercake area. If it's questionable weather, those roads will be more passable than TR road.

Originally Posted by carolinasbackpacker

the only Part of TR road that gets closed is the last mile or so of paved road leading up to TR mtn parking/picnicking area

Yeah, Gingercake is the way I've come in before. Thanks guys.