NORTH CAROLINA TRAIL EVENTS
Throughout North Carolina, there are many events, including guided hikes, rides, or paddles, celebrations, ribbon cuttings, workdays, and more. This page is the only statewide resource just for trail event information! Here, you can find an event near you or explore trail events throughout the Great Trails State.
Wherever you are, and no matter how you choose to get out on a trail, be sure to follow Outdoor NC’s Leave No Trace Principles.
Preserving the beauty of trails and minimizing impacts keeps things great for generations to come!

Stroller Rollers
Join us for a stroller-friendly walk along the Downtown Greenway every third Thursday from August to October.

August SPCA on the Greenway
Come on out and support some local shelter pups!

SPCA on the Greenway
Spend your morning in the best way possible - by walking with some adorable pups from the SPCA of the Triad!

“Going on a Bear Hunt” Family Hike
We hope to see your family at the Beat Hunt Adventure Family Hike!

RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival celebrating the French Broad River Community in Asheville, NC 8/24
Free Fly Fishing Festival on August 24th in Asheville, NC

Hellbender Festival
This festival is all about clean rivers, wild places, and strong communities.

Bird ID Walk
Join us Monday, September 8th from 5:30-7 pm with the Piedmont Bird Club for a relaxing walk through Morehead.

Rediscover the Unforgettable: Explore Brevard
Celebrate the Brevard Plein Air Festival by exploring the Transylvania County terrain that inspires the art.

Rediscover the Unforgettable: Explore Sylva
Come hike, bike, raft, forest bathe and more in Sylva in an action-packed adventure weekend Sept. 12-14.

Downtown Greenway Walking Tour
Explore the heart of the city with our guided walking tour of the Downtown Greenway on Saturday, September 13!

MythBusters: Recycling Edition
Join us on Monday, September 15th, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Meeting Place for this free, interactive program.

Blue Ridge Mountains Trailfest
Trailfest is a 3-day festival celebrating nature, trail running, music, food, and friendship.