Southbound GSMD Club – Cane Creek Park Pack Hike
| Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club | |
| Southbound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club | |
| Date(s) of Proposed Pack Hike | |
| November 14-15, 2026 | |
| Event Name | |
| Cane Creek Park Pack Hike | |
| Hike Location/Address/Directions/ |
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| Cane Creek Park 5213 Harkey Rd Waxhaw, NC 28173 |
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| Check-in time for event | |
| 08:30 am | |
| Brief Trail Description | |
| The hike both days will be up the Flower Trail to the Eagle Loop, up and back the Box Turtle Trail and back on the Flower Trail. This hike will begin at 9:00 am both days starting at the Main Park Office. If there is interest in a day hike, we can add 1-mile up and back on the Fox Squirrel Loop.
Located in Union County south of Charlotte and close to the South Carolina border, Cane Creek Park is a 1,050-acre, family-friendly recreation area centered around a 350-acre lake, offering a scenic setting for outdoor activities and relaxation year-round. The park also features picnic areas, shelters and event spaces, as well as multiple camping options. The trails are easy to moderate with < 300 ft of elevation gain. There are lake views on a significant portion of the trail. The trails are well-marked, well-maintained packed dirt. I have selected a route that is safe, with beautiful views, moderate elevation change, and plenty of opportunities for rest periods. There are 4 road crossings for emergency exit points and two first aid stations along the path. |
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| Hike Coordinator Name | |
| Eric Hankins | |
| Hike Coordinator Phone | |
| (704) 533-0600 | |
| Hike Coordinator Email | |
| d.eric.hankins@gmail.com | |
| Event fee | |
| $15 B2B / $12 Day Hike | |
| Net revenues will go to: | |
| Southbound GSMD Club | |
| Type of Hike | |
| 10 Mile option to be offered for 8 mile Day Hike (Hike Coordinator must hike the additional 2 miles with hikers on this day) | |
| Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application) | |
| Carolina Veterinary Specialists Matthews 4099 Campus Ridge Rd Matthews, NC 28104 Phone: 980-446-1466 |
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| Closest Hospital or Emergency Service | |
| Atrium Health Waxhaw | |
| Will First Aid kit be available on the hike? | |
| Yes | |
| How will hike mileage be verified? | |
| Other | |
| If ‘other’ chosen above, please briefly describe: | |
| Park Map and GPS (Map My Walk App) | |
| Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs? | |
| Yes |
