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
Jun
3
Sat
9:00 am National Trails Day Work Party a... @ Kerr Scott VAC
National Trails Day Work Party a... @ Kerr Scott VAC
Jun 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join the Alliance for National Trails Day at Kerr Scott. We will meet at the Visitors Assistance Center at the main OVT trailhead. Work will begin at 9 am; please arrive a few minutes early[...]
Jun
24
Sat
3:00 pm Group Ride – Rocky Knob @ Rocky Knob Bike Park
Group Ride – Rocky Knob @ Rocky Knob Bike Park 
Jun 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
We’re going riding! We will meet at 3:00 PM at the far end of the parking lot by the Pavilion. This will be a no drop ride and we’ll split up the group based on[...]
Jul
20
Thu
6:00 pm Group Ride – Zacks Fork @ Zacks Fork Mountain Bike Trail
Group Ride – Zacks Fork @ Zacks Fork Mountain Bike Trail 
Jul 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We’re going riding! We will meet at 6:00 PM at the far (NE most, 35.943163, -81.521936) Parking lot. This will be a no drop ride and we’ll split up the group based on abilities. 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[...]
Oct
21
Sat
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[...]
Nov
4
Sat
10:00 am Group Ride – Fonta Flora @ Fonta Flora County Park
Group Ride – Fonta Flora @ Fonta Flora County Park 
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
We’re going riding! We will meet at 10:00AM in the main parking lot AKA the Iron Tree lot. This will be a no drop ride and we’ll split up the group based on abilities. We’ll[...]