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Grandfather District Trail Rehab Underway

Grandfather District Trail Rehab Underway

Mar 11, 2016 | News

We are excited to brag about all of the improvements to the mountain bike trails in the Grandfather District

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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