Explore winter in the mountains with a trio of upcoming hikes led by Haywood County Recreation and Parks.
• A moderate 6-mile hike will explore the Buck Springs Trail from U.S. 276 Wednesday, Jan. 17. Led by Phyllis and Vickey.
• A 4.5-mile hike will traverse the Lovers Leap Loop Saturday, Jan. 20. Led by Jamie and Phyllis.
• An easy 4-mile hike will go to Kephart Prong Shelter Wednesday, Jan. 24. Led by Jamie and Ruffin.
Registration is $10 per hike. Sign up at haywoodcountync.gov/recreation.