1st Annual Retro Figure 8 Hike, November 5-6, 2022

Here’s a unique hiking event you won’t want to miss! The Uwharrie Retro Figure 8 will be the first organized retro hike ever in the Uwharries - possibly the first one in the world! This hike will encompass a 21 mile journey of predominantly easy trail with sections of moderately challenging terrain. Starting from the 24/27 trailhead between 8 and 10am on November 5th, this is a perfect route to put classic gear and yourself to the test. 

Participants will have the opportunity to see classic hiking/backpacking gear in action on the trail, hear tales of past adventures around the campfire, and gain appreciation for the equipment we have the luxury of using today.  

This is a rebel hike. There is no registration or sign up required, although signing up will help us plan for trail magic and aid stations.  So…

please register here!

You can sign up to hike OR to be a volunteer helping onsite with trail magic and in other supportive roles! When you register as either a hiker or a volunteer you will be emailed a pre-hike info packet containing all the details - a map showing the optimal route, the suggested Saturday night camp site (where retro gear swap meet will be held), and other logistics.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Hikers are hiking at their own risk! This is a voluntary activity and is not sponsored by the Uwharrie Trailblazers or other organizations. It is essentially a hiking rave back to nature flashmob happening, and as such it is essential to hike safely, know your own limits, and be aware of your surroundings. The planners, US Forest Service, and any people or groups associated with this event assume no responsibility for people who choose to participate. 

So dig through your attic, pull out that aluminum exterior frame backpack and that old mess kit, shine ‘em up, and rock that retro groove with some like-minded hip cats this fall in the beautiful Uwharrie Mountains!