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Hike to take in rare pink shell azalea blooms

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

out azaleasA hike to see the rare pink shell azalea on the slopes of Black Rock Mountain near Panthertown, scheduled for May 5, will give participants a chance to see plenty of blooms while supporting the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.

The hike kicks off the group’s 2014 Eco Tours. The plants, which can reach 15 feet in height, grow only three-quarters of a mile from the Salt Rock trailhead. Carl Blozan, a hike leader for Nantahala Hiking Club, will lead the moderate to challenging hike. 

$10 for HCLT members; $35 for new members, which includes a one-year membership. Lunch included. Reserve a spot through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.526.1111.  

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