Flat Top Lookout Tower, Moses Cone Memorial Park, CMC hike

Date	Distance	Time	Elevation Gain	Average Moving Time	Year to Date Miles
6/23/2024	5.2 miles	3 hours 30 minutes	536'	2.3 mph	442 miles

Parking: 

• Moses Cone Memorial Park

Map:

• Map available at the park

Directions:

• From the parking lot, walk downhill and pick up the trail to the left, passing the restrooms. Walk under the parkway and turn right. Follow the trail to the lookout tower, stopping at the cemetery on the way. Return the same way.

I've been taking it easy this week due to a tendinitis flareup in my foot. I was told to try to hike on trails with easier terrain for a few weeks. Well, I was scheduled to lead hike for the Carolina Mountain Club, and luckily this trail has the easiest terrain. The hike is completely on carriage roads. I was joined by Glen, Karen, Carroll, Paul, and Ana. We escaped the heat in Asheville and had a lovely walk on the Moses Cone property. It was great to see some of my hiking friends again.