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.
Grandfather District Approves the Mortimer Trails Project
We’ve got some good news for you. The Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District has approved the Mortimer Trails Project. This means that planned relocations of existing trails and construction of new trails are officially authorized to proceed, which will...
Update on Forest Plan Revision
It is now time to submit comments on the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan. Your comments will impact the decisions the USFS makes on how the forest will be managed for the next 20 years.
Temporary Closure Affects Woods Mountain Loop on Grandfather Ranger District
The closure will impact hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians accessing the Woods Mountain Loop.
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[...]