NC Trails - Great State Trails Coalition

Gateway Trails Volunteer Day With G5 Trail Collective & Black Mountain Rec.
2024-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
We’re excited to invite you to join G5 and the Black Mountain Rec. Crew, with Clint Bowman! Together, we’ll hike into key areas on Gateway trail to move dirt and work on some of the (awesome) insloped turns. This work is important maintenance for a local favorite trail and our efforts will help keep this new trail on its regular maintenance schedule.
Black Mountain Rec. Is a recreational organization in the Town Of Black Mountain. Their outing schedule can be found here: https://bmrp.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Difficulty rating: 2/5: up to 1 mile hike each direction on packed trail, use of digging tools and rakes
*Be sure to bring your favorite gear, plenty of snacks and water, high tops (boots preferred), eye protection, long pants, leather gloves and whatever else you need to stay comfortable for a great 4+ hour day in the mountains

MST Gathering of Friends, Black Mountain, NC
2024-05-03 09:00 UTC
Join others from the MST community for our annual membership meeting and a fun weekend exploring trails and nearby towns. We’re also excited to share the work being done locally to build community and make trails inclusive for all neighbors.
The Gathering is our annual membership event. We welcome anyone to attend, and if you are not a member of the Friends of the MST, you’ll see non-member pricing that includes your annual membership of $35. Once we have confirmation for all hikes and excursions, we will update our website and contact our already registered guests so that can register.
The weekend includes:

Early bird meet-up in Black Mountain Thursday evening
Friday’s Welcome Reception and Dinner
Saturday’s Friends of the MST annual meeting and workshops
Recognition of MST volunteers and completers
Guided hikes and fun excursions
Opportunities to learn from and connect with local partners
Time for fellowship with Friends of the MST and MORE!

Aquatic Critters Outing
2024-04-27 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
Join Environmental Educator Leah Purvis in this free event to learn about the incredible creatures that live in the Haw River! You will learn how to collect and identify fish and macroinvertebrates, and understand how these organisms can tell us about the health of the river. Please wear pants and shoes you won’t mind getting wet and dirty! Old tennis shoes, rubber boots, or waders are recommended. We will walk about a quarter of a mile total to the sampling site. All sampling materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own net if desired!
Group size is limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is required. Sign up at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AyyDVLXozjH3-4WFyxRYIeoWvb2HAsj94OrV23fNQkY/viewform?edit_requested=true
Directions: Meet in the Bynum Mill parking lot at 10:00 AM. From US 15-501, turn onto Durham-Eubanks Road. If coming from Chapel Hill, it will be a left turn before crossing the Haw River. If coming from Pittsboro, it will be a right turn after crossing the Haw River. Follow Durham-Eubanks Road to the stop sign. At the stop sign, cross Bynum Road and continue uphill on Bynum Church Road. After passing the church, continue downhill and the large State Parks parking lot will be on the right.

Rock n' Roller 3rd Edition
2024-04-27 09:30 - 17:30 UTC
Rock n Roller
A Premiere Road Cycling Event
Old Fort, North Carolina
McDowell Trails Association Fund Raiser

Limit 300 riders
The 2024 edition includes country roads and plenty of rolling hills along with a new gravel ride.

The Hard Rock– Approximately 60 miles with 4,200 feet of climbing (3 SAGs) with an additional 10 mile option. For route details click HERE
Soft Rock – Approximately 30 miles with over 2,000 feet of climbing (1 SAG) with an additional 10 mile option. For route details click HERE
The Rollin’ Stones Gravel Grind – 45 miles of challenging terrain and gravel paths
Off the Couch” Fun Ride–10 miles with 570 feet of climbing led by an experienced cyclist.

Whack Attack
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:30 UTC
Friends of Lower Haw River is having an invasive plant removal workday with State Parks biologists on April 27th from 9:00 to 12:30 (or whenever you need to leave). For this workday, volunteers will be working in the Pokeberry Creek area of the Lower Haw River State Natural Area, about half a mile walk from the Bynum Mill parking lot. Invasive plant workdays involve identifying and removing non-native plants using clippers, pruners, saws, and other non-motorized hand tools. Learn about invasive plants and removal techniques. Bring your own loppers or hand pruners, work gloves, insect repellent, and water. Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, and closed toe shoes. There are no restroom facilities at this location. Youth volunteers ages 12 to 17 are welcome to participate if accompanied by an adult.
Sign up at this link: https://bit.ly/3sXsmjb
For questions contact lowerhawevents@gmail.com
Meet in the Bynum Mill parking lot at 9:00 am. Directions: From US 15-501, turn onto Durham-Eubanks Road. If coming from Chapel Hill, it will be a left turn before crossing the Haw River. If coming from Pittsboro, it will be a right turn after crossing the Haw River. Follow Durham-Eubanks Road to the stop sign. At the stop sign, cross Bynum Road and continue uphill on Bynum Church Road. After passing the church, continue downhill and the large State Parks parking lot will be on the right.

Lake Reidsville Tails on Trails!
2024-04-26 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Bring your friends and leashed pups! This hike series will focus on dog-friendly hikes in Rockingham County and responsible stewardship practices for dog owners.
We will be hiking Lake Reidsville Trail on April 26th at 6 pm.
We will meet at the first set of soccer fields when you enter the park. A DRBA flag will be out to direct people! There will be light refreshments and puppy snacks.
This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles and is considered a moderate hike due to rock crossings and a natural trail surface. You will need to sign a waiver.
Link to the Google map directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g47b483zjbT71zsy8

Hidden Gems of the Dan River Basin!
2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Dan River Basin is packed with “Hidden Gems.” Many of these sites are well-known and loved by locals and visitors. But there are some hidden secrets you may not know about. Join us while you are eating lunch as we explore a few of these hidden gems and learn about some unique characteristics you may not have noticed at your favorite destinations in our watershed.
Pre-Registration is required. This webinar is online and free.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
REGISTER NOW!

Work day at John Rock Trail, Pisgah National Forest
2024-04-20 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join us for a day of trail work in the John Rock area of Pisgah National Forest.
This days is designed for individuals who may be new to trail work and/or work or go to school during the week. You will learn alongside experienced maintainers. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. You do not need to be a CMC member to join us on work days. Families and youth are welcome. All youth under the age of 18 must be accomplished by parent, guardian, or youth organization.
All necessary tools are provided. Wear long pants and long sleeve shirt. Bring lunch, snacks, and water.
Meet at 9:00 am at John Rock Loop trailhead ( 1401 Fish Hatchery Rd., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768) or at 8:00 am behind Waffle House (798 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC 28806) and caravan to John Rock. We will return by 3:00.
Click here to register.

4th Annual Earth Day Countywide Clean Up
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/VPDEaRrCdVcbAmYe6
Help us celebrate Earth Day in Johnston County, NC! Let’s work together to remove litter across the county, in parks, open spaces, on trails, and roadsides, on Saturday, April 20th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Participating locations include but are not limited to:
Town of Benson (morning of April 19th)
Princeton Community Action
Bentonville Battlefield
Cleveland School Rotary
Town of Archer Lodge
Town of Clayton
Town of Selma
Town of Smithfield
Kenly Parks and Recreation
Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center
Triangle Land Conservancy’s Flower Hill Nature Preserve
Businesses, churches, youth groups, neighborhoods, civic groups, families, and individuals across the county are invited to participate.
Details:
– Our goal is to work with local parks and recreation departments and nonprofit organizations in towns across the county, as well as NC DOT as part of the Litter Sweep initiative.
– Registration is required for litter cleanup in public spaces.
– Supplies will be provided at each location as available, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if they have them.
We look forward to working with you!

MTA Hike - Valdese Lakeside Park
2024-04-13 10:30 - 15:30 UTC
We are venturing a little farther afield for this hike, but The MTA is always looking to introduce new places in the region to hike. Valdese Lakeside Park is only 45 minutes from Downtown Marion. Come out and enjoy the day!
The Park: Valdese Lakeside Park is a 300-acre park on Lake Rhodhiss and McGalliard Creek. There are 8 miles of trails with a suspension bridge over McGalliard Creek. The park connects with McGalliard Falls near Valdese.
The Trails: Greenway Trail – 4 miles out and back to McGalliard Falls in a crushed cinder surface. Outer Loop – 2 mile natural surface trail.
Our plan is to hike the Outer Loop 2 miles, 1 mile to McGalliard Falls (picnic & restrooms available) then 2 miles to return on the Greenway Trail. Total 5 miles. Add Meditation Point or other trails in the park.
Bring water and a lunch and layers for the weather conditions. Wear shoes appropriate for natural surface trails.
Where and When:
We will meet at 10:30 AM at Valdese Lakeside Park Restrooms are available at the park.

Outdoor Adventure Festival & Expo
2024-04-12 16:00 - 2024-04-14 16:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Pilot Mountain, 124 W Main Street, NC, 27041, US
The second annual event celebrates outdoor pursuits available in the Yadkin Valley. Daily activities and vendor expo. Saturday night concert with Marshall Tucker Band.

Trail Building - Volunteers Needed
2024-03-30 09:00 UTC
Volunteers needed to help build 4.2 miles of trail in Valdese. No experience needed.

Trail Building at Valdese Lakeside Park - Volunteers Needed
2024-03-29 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Volunteers are working on 4.2 miles of Mountain Bike Trails at Valdese Lakeside Park. No experience needed.

Popular PINECONE PATHWAYS Program Returns to Welcome Spring in Moore County!
2024-03-19 - 2024-04-22 | Moore County, NC, 155 W. New York Ave, NC, 28387, US
The popular Pinecone Pathways program is returning to Moore County March 19-April 22, 2024. The program was created last year by the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) to celebrate the Year of the Trail in North Carolina. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the program, the CVB decided to make the scavenger hunt an annual event. Once again, the CVB has partnered with glassmakers at Starworks, located in Star, to produce 100 colorful glass pinecones which will be hidden along trails throughout Moore County Trails for a five-week period starting on the first day of spring and ending on Earth Day (April 22).
Learn more at https://homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways-2024/

Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport
2023-11-24 - 2024-03-31 | Surry County Wine Trail, 257 Standard St., NC, 28621, US
The Yadkin Valley Winter Wine & Beer Passport presents 17 tastings at wineries, breweries & a distillery along the Surry County Wine Trail. Use on multiple visits this winter.

https://www.yadkinvalleync.com/guides/winter-beer-wine-passport/
