Schoolhouse Ridge Trail Restoration Complete
This trail, rated “most difficult,” follows the historic alignment in many places, including several steep, rocky sections.
Mortimer Trails Project Update: June 2021
Big things are happening in the Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest! The dirt is really flying around, and we want to provide some updates on the Mortimer Trails Project.
Photo Gallery: Yancey Ridge Trail Renovation
Photos from the volunteer and contracted machine work on Yancey Ridge Trail (TR 259), starting in late 2020 and continuing through the first half of 2021!
USFS: Trails in the Mortimer Area of Wilson Creek improved through partnerships
The public should use caution in the area and avoid active work zones.
Public comment period open for the Old Fort Trails Project – Trails For All
Please help advocate for these additions by commenting during the 30 day window, which opened February 24, 2021. Comments will help guide managers as they move into environmental review of the proposed trails, with a potential final decision on the trail plans this fall.
Events
Sep
22
Fri
7:00 pm The River Runs On Film Screening @ Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
The River Runs On Film Screening @ Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 
Sep 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We’re super stoked to help sponsor this screening of “The River Runs On” for our partner the Carolina Climbers’ Coalition. We hope you can join us and learn how our maintained trail systems in the[...]
Sep
23
Sat
9:00 am NPLD Work Party at Kerr Scott
NPLD Work Party at Kerr Scott 
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join the Alliance for National Public Lands Day at Kerr Scott. We will be meeting at the Visitors Assistance Center near the main OVT trailhead at 9am. From there we will divide into groups and[...]
Sep
30
Sat
9:00 am Upper Wilson and Schoolhouse Wor... @ FSR 4068
Upper Wilson and Schoolhouse Wor... @ FSR 4068
Sep 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us September 30th for a workday on two trails in Pisgah. We will be meeting near the Upper Wilson Ridge Trailhead on Schoolhouse Rd. (FSR 4068) at the Forest Service gate on NC 90[...]
Oct
21
Sat
all-day SORBA Fall Board Of Directors Me... @ Anniston, AL
SORBA Fall Board Of Directors Me... @ Anniston, AL 
Oct 21 all-day
The SORBA Fall Board of Directors Meeting will be hosted by NEABA in Anniston, AL Oct 21st, 2023 in conjunction with the yearly Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Festival. The schedule of events, registration link, lodging[...]
10:00 am Group Ride – Hickory City Park @ Hickory City Park
Group Ride – Hickory City Park @ Hickory City Park 
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
We’re going riding! We will meet at 10:00AM in the main parking lot. This will be a no drop ride and we’ll split up the group based on abilities. We’ll likely meetup post ride for[...]
Oct
27
Fri
all-day Mortimer Trail Weekend Fall 2023 @ Mortimer Campground
Mortimer Trail Weekend Fall 2023 @ Mortimer Campground 
Oct 27 – Oct 28 all-day
After a successful Spring Mortimer weekend, we decided to go for it again in the Fall! This event is being co-sponsored by the G5 Trail Collective, and will be centered around a trail workday on[...]
Nov
4
Sat
9:00 am Lake James State Park – Communit... @ Lake James State Park
Lake James State Park – Communit... @ Lake James State Park 
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join the Alliance for a Community Trail Workday at Lake James State Park! This event is free of charge. Meet at the Paddy’s Creek location on Saturday, Nov. 4th. This will be a community effort[...]
Nov
12
Sun
9:00 am Wilson and Woodruff Work Party @ Upper Wilson Trailhead
Wilson and Woodruff Work Party @ Upper Wilson Trailhead 
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us Sunday November 12 for a large workday where we will be working on two trails in Pisgah. We will be meeting at the Upper Wilson Ridge (21 Jumps) Trailhead on Edgemont Rd. in[...]
Dec
8
Fri
6:00 pm Annual Chapter Meeting
Annual Chapter Meeting
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for our Annual Chapter Meeting on Friday, December 8. Location TBD. Doors open at 6. Meeting will start promptly at 6:30. During this meeting we will take care of some quick annual business.[...]