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
Feb
24
Sat
9:00 am Lake James State Park – Communit... @ TBD
Lake James State Park – Communit... @ TBD
Feb 24 @ 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. Details TBD For those interested we’ll lead a, no-drop, group mountain bike ride after the workday.[...]
Mar
15
Fri
all-day G5 Old Fort Trail Weekend March ... @ camp grier
G5 Old Fort Trail Weekend March ... @ camp grier 
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day
Join G5 the weekend of March 15th-17th to help give some of the trails in the Old Fort area some love. Along with our neighboring chapters and other partners, we will be helping promote and[...]
Mar
16
Sat
all-day NICA Teen Trail Corp Week March ... @ Varies
NICA Teen Trail Corp Week March ... @ Varies
Mar 16 – Mar 23 all-day
Join Local Trail crews and NICA Teen Trail Corp groups throughout the state of North Carolina develop appreciation for the volunteerism and comradery involved in trail maintenance. Specific Projects and Locations TBD
Mar
30
Sat
9:00 am Zacks Fork Spring work Party 2024 @ Zack's Fork Mountain Bike Trail
Zacks Fork Spring work Party 2024 @ Zack's Fork Mountain Bike Trail 
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us March 30th for a workday on Zack’s Fork mountain bike trails in Lenoir. We will be meeting at the parking near the soccer fields. At 9am, we will divide into groups and head[...]
Apr
16
Tue
all-day SORBA Summit 2024 – Newnan, GA @ Newnan, GA
SORBA Summit 2024 – Newnan, GA @ Newnan, GA 
Apr 16 – Apr 21 all-day
The SORBA Summit will be in Newnan, GA, April 16-21, 2024. The Summit schedule, registration link, lodging and camping details, and other info will be posted here as it develops.
Apr
20
Sat
all-day 2024 Bootlegger 100
2024 Bootlegger 100 
Apr 20 all-day
The 2024 Bootlegger 100 is one of the most challenging and scenic gravel events of the year! More details are on the way as this event continues to grow and evolve in the Lenoir area.[...]
May
3
Fri
all-day Mortimer Spring Trail Weekend 2024 @ Mortimer Campground
Mortimer Spring Trail Weekend 2024 @ Mortimer Campground 
May 3 – May 5 all-day
We’re back for the Spring Trail weekend in 2024! 2023 was a great year for our inaugural Work weekends in Mortimer. At the core of this event is partnerships with the local community and organizations.[...]
Oct
25
Fri
all-day Mortimer Fall Trail Weekend 2024 @ Mortimer Campground
Mortimer Fall Trail Weekend 2024 @ Mortimer Campground
Oct 25 – Oct 27 all-day
Our attendance in 2023 means we’re back for Fall Trail weekend 2024! At the core of this event is partnerships with the local community and organizations. The smiles and hard work in 2023 proved that[...]
Dec
13
Fri
6:00 pm Annual Chapter Meeting and Social @ TBD
Annual Chapter Meeting and Social @ TBD 
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for our Annual Chapter Meeting and Social. Doors open at 6. Meeting will start promptly at 6:30. During this meeting we will take care of some quick annual business, including our annual elections. We’ll[...]