While there are far more than 16, this short list is a good place to start if you’re interested in getting involved and volunteering on the trail!
All of these organizations have been heavily involved in trail work and advocacy in their respective areas and offer opportunities for anyone interested to get involved, whether through trailwork, financial support, or administrative help!
- Carolina Mountain Club
- Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
- Pisgah Area SORBA
- Tarheel Trailblazers
- Uwharrie Trailblazers
- Piedmont Fat Tire Society
- Friends of the Smokies
- Foothills Conservancy
- Blue Ridge Conservancy
- Piedmont Land Conservancy
- Carolina Thread Trail
- Conserving Carolina
- Triangle Land Conservancy
- Wild South
- Pisgah Conservancy
- Backcountry Horsemen of NC
