Five Points

Tuesday, March 5 — Five Points trails, 4 to 5 miles, loop, easy. Starting at the Escalon trailhead , we will take the Cloudland Canyon Connector Trail northeast into the maze of trails known as Five Points. Assuming we can plow our way through the can-full-of-worms junction of at least seven trails at the center of this maze, we’ll keep heading NE on Windy Shot. Then we will wander back to the start via Slickenside and North Hogsback Trails, or whatever trails that are going in the general SW direction. Check the weather forecast and choose appropriate layers; wear hiking shoes or boots; bring food and water; and gather up hiking poles, rain jacket, and sunscreen as needed. For carpooling/caravanning, meet at 8:30 am ET at Food City in St. Elmo, in the parking area straight ahead off TN Ave. https://bit.ly/3C3Um9L Please register with hike leader Will Latham, (704) 365-8889. Carpool cost $2.00.