Posts related to hiking in Western North Carolina.
Although Mount Mitchell’s new observation deck has been open for a while, the Park will hold a dedication on Saturday (May 9) which marks its official unveiling to the public. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 AM at the … Continued
The new observation deck atop 6.684′ Mount Mitchell has opened. It was originally scheduled for completion in 2007, but was finally finished around November 2008. As of January 2009 notices on the Park’s web site regarding closures around the construction … Continued
The Forest Service has completed rebuilding the bridge over the Davidson River at the Daniel Ridge trailhead. It’s a neat, steel and wood arch bridge which is wider, higher off the river, and should provide many years of flood-proof access … Continued
It looks like the City of Asheville is finally going to get its first mountain biking trail system! Work has begun at the new Richmond Hills park, where a new network will be developed. This project was headed up by … Continued
As another round of logging activity takes places in the Bent Creek area, more trails and roads will be closed. Fortunately, most of the activity takes place to the North of the favorite riding areas. Rice Pinnacle Road and North … Continued
Construction on the new bridge over the Davidson River at the Daniel Ridge trailhead is complete, and the Forest Service has officially re-opened the trail. This is a great loop, or addition to other loops in the area, so go … Continued
There is a dredging project in the Hendersonville Reservoir to remove tons of sediment that have built up in the small lake over the years. During this project, lower portions of the Fletcher Creek Trail may be closed. Get more … Continued
The Daniel Ridge trail is partially closed while the bridge at the trailhead is rebuilt. The Forest Service expects the trail to reopen by mid-July.
Don’t forget, tomorrow, Saturday, June 7th is National Trails Day and in honor of that the Pisgah chapter of SORBA (Southeast Off-Road Bicycle Association) is holding a huge workday on the Green’s Lick trail in Bent Creek. Raffles, prizes, food, … Continued
The Burnt Mountain trail was renovated in the last 6 months by Trail Dynamics, a local trailbuilding and repair company. The steep drop on the end of the loop was rock-armored, and muddy sections were graveled and drained. In addition … Continued