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October news from the Alliance

October news from the Alliance

Oct 30, 2017 | News

Chilly mornings and evenings with fall colors in the woods make for some of the best riding in Northwest NC!

Lake James State Park Closed as Wildfires Continue

Lake James State Park Closed as Wildfires Continue

Nov 15, 2016 | News

Update: LJSP is back open. Check their website for trail conditions.

News

  • Schoolhouse Ridge Trail Restoration Complete April 8, 2022
  • Old Becomes New On Yancey Ridge November 19, 2021
  • Mortimer Trails Project Update: June 2021 June 10, 2021

Events

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9:00 am Trail Work Day at Rocky Knob Park @ Rocky Knob MTB Park
Trail Work Day at Rocky Knob Park @ Rocky Knob MTB Park
Jul 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Trail Work Day at Rocky Knob Park @ Rocky Knob MTB Park | Boone | North Carolina | United States
Boone Area Cyclists and The Alliance are hosting a Community Trail Day at Rocky Knob Park. We’ll be working on the New Blue downhill. Pack water and snacks to take with you on the trail.[...]

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• The simple phrase, it takes a village is as re • The simple phrase, it takes a village is as relevant as ever when it comes to helping one another achieve goals. Nothing could be truer than within our trail community. • Just a couple of short months ago we shared news about the reopening of the beloved ditch (😂), Schoolhouse Ridge Trail (#279) within the Grandfather District. What we didn’t do was mention key players . . . you know, the movers & shakers. We had many Alliance members who dug-in to help with the project but we overlooked a post-up of this, well played, @pisgahpodcast featuring @xianjackson about the, how & why. We’re super thankful for Kristian’s leadership & passion for MTB trails. If you haven’t, have a listen & hear about his behind the seen insight on this radical trail. I tell ya, it’s good. • Also, a BIG thank you to Lisa Jennings @lisainthetrees with the @u.s.forestservice for her unwavering support of our MTB community . . . • 👀 tap the podcast link in our bio ⬆️ #pisgahpodcast #mortimertrailsproject #riderunplay #ridenwnc #highcountryconservation #ittakesavillage
• In honor of #NationalTrailsDay we kept to our • In honor of #NationalTrailsDay we kept to our annual participation at Kerr Scott Trails. We are very proud of our partnership with the USACE . . . • Thanks to all who participated yesterday, including partner organizations @wilcobermsandbrews & @wilcowolves Also a big shout out to Ranger David Bolick who spent his morning working alongside us while out on the Lake Loop. • The weather was perfect, a lot of work was accomplished & some of us got a couple laps in afterwards . . . cheers everyone 😊 #darkmountain #wilkesbermo #trailparty #ridenwnc
• We’re having a Work Party this Saturday @ Ke • We’re having a Work Party this Saturday @ Kerr Scott VAC, Jun 4 @ 9am – 1pm . . . • Join the Alliance & help us celebrate National Trails Day at Kerr Scott Reservoir. We’ll meet at the Visitors Center at the main OVT trailhead . . . W. Kerr Scott VAC 499 Reservoir Rd Wilkesboro, NC 28697 • Trail Work will begin at 9 am . . . arrive a few minutes early if possible. Work will end around noon. Bring sturdy footwear & work gloves, plus water & snacks to take with you on the trail. Tools will be provided. Bring your bike, a group ride is scheduled @ 1pm. Any day-of cancellations will be posted here & on our FB page, so check back if weather looks questionable. #nationaltrailsday #workparty #workandride #participate #trailstoke #volunteer
• Hats off to these wonderful lads for putting t • Hats off to these wonderful lads for putting together the first ever Lake Hickory Short Track Race Series! It takes a lot of planning & behind the scenes work to put on race events and we’re super humbled that @nccyclocross has generously donated $$$ dollars for the Alliance to put into the Lake Hickory Trails fund. These local trails receive a lot of activity each year & this donation will be put to good use for future maintenance. • Thank you, thank you #nccyclocross for giving back!!! #lakehickorytrails #trailfund #trailsclosetohome #ridenwnc
• SCHOOLHOUSE RIDGE TRAIL RESTORATION COMPLETE . • SCHOOLHOUSE RIDGE TRAIL RESTORATION COMPLETE . . . Schoolhouse Ridge Trail in the Grandfather Ranger District has received some love and has reopened. Trail (TR #279) has been closed since January 2022 for restoration of the lower 1.5 miles connecting to Mortimer Campground. Tap the LINK in our bio for the full story. *Special thanks to our volunteer members who were involved with the project and Lisa Jennings @lisainthetrees with the Grandfather District for her continued support 🙌 📸 @btunst #trailstoke #schoolhousetrail #ridenwnc #newschool #mortimertrailsproject

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