More Greenways Coming to Western North Carolina?

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As reported in this Asheville Citizen Times article, more greenways are envisioned for Western North Carolina – including connections to Hendersonville, Brevard, Dupont State Forest, and Tennessee from Asheville. But don’t hold your breath. Only 6 of 29 miles of … Continued

State Buys Chimney Rock Park

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North Carolina has agreed to pay $24 million for the coveted piece of land. More importantly, the park owners were willing to accept it – after asking $55 million to begin when the park was put up for sale. You … Continued

Mount Mitchell Summit Closed for up to One Year, Tower Torn Down

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The iconic tower atop 6,684′ Mount Mitchell has been torn down. It will be replaced with a 10-foot high circular platform, and the formerly stairstepped summit path will be paved, thus making it completely accessible. Get more information in this … Continued

Case Camp Ridge Timber Sale – Ruining the View from Looking Glass Rock?

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A 245-acre proposed logging project on Case Camp Ridge, in the Davidson River area between the base of Looking Glass Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway, will likely become an eyesore in addition to a headache for recreationalists as trails … Continued

Bent Creek Trail Improvements Complete

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The National Forest finishes some much needed improvements to trails in Bent Creek, including several minor re-routes and the addition of several parking areas. Find out more on the Bent Creek Trailheads page.

Conservation Road below Lake Julia Once Again Blocked

Conservation Road, the most convenient route from High Falls to Bridal Veil Falls in Dupont State Forest, has once again been gated and blocked. DuPont corporation, the Forest’s namesake, has once again taken over the industrial facility in the heart … Continued

Graveyard Fields Trail Renovation

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A major trail re-construction and re-location project at Graveyard Fields will eliminate erosion, protect sensitive plant habitats, re-build a bridge washed out by the storms of September 2004, and provide a generally more pleasant hiking experience to visitors of one … Continued

New Alias

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This web site can now also be accessed by the address “MTBWNC.info” This should be an easier to remember address and is more consistent with WNCOutdoors.info (and this site’s sister, HIKEWNC.info), but all links to MTBikeWNC.com will continue to work … Continued